abacus meaning

UK US /ˈæbəkəs/ 3 syllables

abacus (noun): a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave.

abacus has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

abacus as a noun

  1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave

    Type of: tablet

  2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves

    Type of: calculator

How to pronounce abacus

abacus is pronounced /ˈæbəkəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in US · 6-letter words

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