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- [fawr-suh ps, -seps]
- /ˈfɔr səps, -sɛps/
- /ˈfɔː.seps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-suh ps, -seps]
- /ˈfɔr səps, -sɛps/
Definitions of forceps word
- noun plural forceps an instrument, as pincers or tongs, for seizing and holding objects, as in surgical operations. 1
- noun plural forceps Anatomy, Zoology. a part or feature resembling a forceps, especially a pair of appendages at the posterior of certain insects. 1
- noun forceps A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or in a laboratory. 1
- noun plural forceps Forceps are an instrument consisting of two long narrow arms. Forceps are used by a doctor to hold things. 0
- noun forceps a surgical instrument in the form of a pair of pincers, used esp in the delivery of babies 0
- noun forceps (as modifier) 0
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Origin of forceps
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Latin: pair of tongs, pincers, said to be a contraction of *formiceps, equivalent to form(us) warm + -i- -i- + -ceps -taker, derivative of capere to take (cf. prince), i.e., that which takes hot things; compare, however, forpex, forfex tongs, shears, from which forceps may have been formed by folk etymology
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Parts of speech for Forceps
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forceps popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
forceps usage trend in Literature
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