2006-09-21 01:45:04 · 27 answers · asked by amhodge01 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
MOUSES
Main Entry: 1mouse
Pronunciation: 'maus
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural mice /'mIs/
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English mus; akin to Old High German mus mouse, Latin mus, Greek mys mouse, muscle
1 : any of numerous small rodents (as of the genus Mus) with pointed snout, rather small ears, elongated body, and slender tail
2 : a timid person
3 : a dark-colored swelling caused by a blow; specifically : BLACK EYE
4 plural also mous·es : a small mobile manual device that controls movement of the cursor and selection of functions on a computer display
2006-09-21 01:49:58 · answer #1 · answered by °Ğįřŀ° 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no plural for computer mice.
But people are correct for animal mouse... the plural is mice.
But when we are referring to multiple computer mouse, we use number like 2 mouse or 5 mouse...
and while using in sentance we use helping words like those mouse are over there.....
or else you might refer them like this: Those "mouse's" which you've bought are kept in that corner.
Nice and Interesting question man. How did you think about it and get this idea?
Anyways Good Day.
2006-09-21 01:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by Gaurav Gupta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This has been a hotly debated issue for the 15 years I have spend in computer IT support. Ranks right up there will how to pronounce "Linux" and whether leaving a computer on 24/7 will bad for it. We have finally reached a compromise at my site. When referring to more than one computer mouse, we use the term "meeses" (sounds like pieces) from the old Pixie and Dixie cartoons.
So the pural of a computer mouse is "meeses"
2006-09-21 01:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is mice, The Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary states:
"mouse (DEVICE)
noun [C] plural mice
a small device which you move across a surface in order to move a pointer on your computer screen"
mouses is not a word in the English language. (Maybe in American English but I'm not American)
2006-09-21 01:51:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a PC technician we have had this discussion lots and have decided that as there are a number of different types of pointing device we group them together and call them RODENTS
this gets round the mice, mouses, mousers, mice's problem and covers all the different types
2006-09-21 13:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by ibenez_1999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mices
2006-09-21 01:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is mouses. the animal plural doesn't apply to a piece of technology. check the dictionary to prove me right
2006-09-21 01:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Boring 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it's mice. Just like the animal. hmmm.. mouses? mice. yeah it's mice.
2006-09-21 01:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by em 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in computer terms mice or mouses
2006-09-21 01:47:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is technically 'mouses'. People use both 'mouses' and 'mice' though.
2006-09-21 01:53:03 · answer #10 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋