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There does not appear to be a plural of this word in standard usage at the moment, but this would not be unusual since "microscopic" is an adjective, and in the English language, adjectives usually keep their form, whether to describe a singular or a plural word.

However, if you have a situation where the word "microscopics" could be used as a noun, then I am sure you could invent this plural with everyone's approval, since its meaning would be understood by pretty much everyone except for a few stodgy old farts stuck in some book of what is correct and what is not.

It seems there would be many instances where the word "microscopics" could be used, so go ahead and invent. Also, if you feel strongly that this word should be included in the English language, send your suggestion to the OED (Oxford English Dictionary), the ultimate authority on the English language worldwide, and they will research it thoroughly for current usage, and possibly include it in their massive work.

P.S.: If your teacher or professor gives you a problem, ask them to message me and I will give them a several thousand year history of the evolvement of the English language.

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15y ago

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