| English Dictionary |
ABACUS (abaci)
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
| IPA (US): |  |
Dictionary entry overview: What does abacus mean?
• ABACUS (noun)
The noun ABACUS has 2 senses:
1. a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
2. a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
Familiarity information: ABACUS used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("abacus" is a kind of...):
tablet (a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("abacus" is a kind of...):
calculating machine; calculator (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic)
| Learn English with... Proverbs |
"Who starts making the dough, will also cook." (Albanian proverb)
"The best place in the world is on the back of a horse, and the best thing to do in time is to read a book." (Arabic proverb)
"He who leaves and then returns, had a good trip." (Corsican proverb)