ABACUS


Meaning of ABACUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-bə-kəs, ə-ˈba- ]

noun

( plural aba·ci ˈa-bə-ˌsī, -ˌkē; ə-ˈba-ˌkī ; or aba·cus·es )

Etymology: Latin, from Greek abak-, abax, literally, slab

Date: 14th century

1. : an instrument for performing calculations by sliding counters along rods or in grooves

2. : a slab that forms the uppermost member or division of the capital of a column

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