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Although the Latin word is singular, this word is often treated as a plurale tantum by analogy with names for similar items such as tongs and tweezers: this forceps or these forceps (または even pair of forceps).
From Proto-Italic *formokaps through syncope. Surface etymology: from formus (“warm”) + -ceps (“taker”).
Third-declension noun.
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
Nominative | forceps | forcipēs |
Genitive | forcipis | forcipum |
Dative | forcipī | forcipibus |
Accusative | forcipem | forcipēs |
Ablative | forcipe | forcipibus |
Vocative | forceps | forcipēs |