aba·cus
| \ ˈa-bə-kəs
, ə-ˈba-
\
, ə-ˈba-
\
plural abaci\
ˈa-bə-ˌsī
, -ˌkē ; ə-ˈba-ˌkī
\ or abacuses
, -ˌkē ; ə-ˈba-ˌkī
\ or abacuses
Definition of abacus
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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“Abacus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abacus. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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abacus
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English Language Learners Definition of abacus
: a device used for counting and calculating by sliding small balls or beads along rods or in grooves
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abacus
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aba·cus
| \ ˈa-bə-kəs
\
\
plural abaci\
ˈa-bə-ˌsī
\ or abacuses
Kids Definition of abacus
: an instrument for doing arithmetic by sliding counters along rods or in grooves
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The first known use of abacus was in the 14th century
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