Word
cacti
Phoneticscac·ti
US/ˈkæktaɪ/
UK/kˈæktaɪ/
Definition
n. the plural form of cactus. These are desert plants with thick stems and sharp spines instead of leaves.
n. the Latinate plural of 'cactus'. Refers to succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, typically characterized by fleshy stems and protective spines.
Examples
“The desert is full of tall cacti.”
“She decided to fill her sunny windowsill with various small cacti because they require very little water.”
“While many gardeners prefer the standard plural 'cactuses', the term 'cacti' remains the preferred choice in botanical literature and formal horticultural contexts.”
Examples
simple
“The desert is full of tall cacti.”
contextual
“She decided to fill her sunny windowsill with various small cacti because they require very little water.”
complex
“While many gardeners prefer the standard plural 'cactuses', the term 'cacti' remains the preferred choice in botanical literature and formal horticultural contexts.”
Usage
The plural form of 'cactus'; takes a plural verb.
Pitfall
a cacti
a cactus
Cacti is the plural form; use 'cactus' when referring to a single plant.