Plural of forceps
irregular plural
The plural of forceps is forceps, forcipes or forcepses.
Forms of forceps
| Singular | forceps /ˈfɔːsɛps/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | forceps /ˈfɔːsɛps/ forcipes forcepses |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of forceps
- noun An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
- noun A pair of appendages on the abdomen of some insects, such as earwigs, resembling the medical instrument.
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of forceps
- What is the plural of forceps?
- The plural of forceps is forceps, forcipes or forcepses.
- Which is correct, forcipes or forcepses?
- Both are used. forcipes is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is forceps countable?
- Forceps is a countable noun.
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