abakas
|a-ba-kas|
B1
/əˈbækəs/
counting tool
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abakas' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abacus', where 'abax' meant 'a board or slab'.
Historical Evolution
'abacus' changed from the Greek word 'abax' and eventually became the modern English word 'abacus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a board or slab', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a counting tool'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of traditional counting tool used in various cultures, consisting of a frame with rods on which beads are moved to perform arithmetic calculations.
The teacher showed the students how to use the abakas to solve math problems.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/29 04:21