ac
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/ˈeɪ si/
abbreviation for air conditioning or alternating current
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ac' originates from the English abbreviation for 'air conditioning' or 'alternating current'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'ac' has been used in modern English to denote both 'air conditioning' and 'alternating current'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to denote 'alternating current', but it has also come to mean 'air conditioning' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abbreviation for 'air conditioning' or 'alternating current'.
The AC in the room was broken, making it unbearably hot.
Synonyms
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