Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Margin”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Margin
Margin is the singular noun form. Margins is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: The edge or border of something. It can mean the blank space around a page when writing, or how much more you earn than you spend.
Why is the Plural of Margin “margins”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Margin
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: margin → margins
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Margin
Just add -s to “margin” to make “margins”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some learners stress the second syllable (mar-JIN) or mispronounce the 'j' sound. Correct: MAR-jin with soft 'j' as in 'judge'..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Margin
See margin and margins used in real sentences side by side.
- Write your notes in the margin of the textbook. B2
- The company achieved a profit margin of 15% this quarter. B2
- The vote was won by a narrow margin of just two votes. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Margin
Wrong: The profit margins is increasing.
Correct: The profit margin is increasing.
When referring to a single percentage, use singular 'margin'. Plural is used for multiple different margins.
Wrong: Leave a margin in every sides of the paper.
Correct: Leave a margin on every side of the paper.
Use 'on' (not 'in') for page margins. 'On' indicates location.
Wrong: We need a safety margin of at least hundred meters.
Correct: We need a safety margin of at least one hundred meters.
Use 'one' before 'hundred'. Also 'of' connects the noun to the measurement.
How to Pronounce Margin and Margins
Stress the first syllable: MAR-jin. The 'j' sounds like 'j' in 'judge', and the final syllable is unstressed.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Margin
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Margin
From Latin 'margo' (edge, border). Entered English in 14th century. Originally referred to physical borders; later extended to financial difference meaning.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Margin
What is the plural of “margin”?
The plural of “margin” is “margins”.
Is “margins” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.