-ces

English

Etymology

Derived from the pluralization pattern of Latin third declension nouns.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /siːz/

Suffix

-ces

  1. Used to form the irregular plural form of Latin-derived nouns ending in x:
    ⟨-ax⟩ thorax → thoraces
    ⟨-ex⟩ scolex → scoleces, index → indices
    ⟨-ix⟩ helix → helices
    ⟨-ox⟩ equinox → equinoces
    ⟨-ux⟩ crux → cruces

See also

  • Category:English plurals in -ces with singular in -x
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