Plural of “lemma”? [closed]

Lemma is the singular form. What is the more correct plural form of lemma: lemmata or lemmas? What word should I choose for scientific article?


Solution 1:

The plural of lemma is lemmata or lemmas. Both are acceptable.

As a general note, the best way to find a plural is to look up the singular form in a dictionary. If there is a plural it will be listed.

Solution 2:

You can use the English plural "lemmas" or the Greek plural "lemmata", but you cannot use "lemma" as a plural.