Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abac

/ˈeɪbæk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.64 in modern English

Syllables
abac
IPA
/ˈeɪbæk/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of nomogram.

noun

Initialism of attribute-based access control.

Uncountable

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ἄβαξ (ábax)der. Latin abacusder. French abaquelbor. English abac Learned borrowing from French abaque, from Classical Latin abacus, from Ancient Greek ἄβαξ (ábax). Doublet of abacus and abaque.

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪbæk/
  • British English: /ˈeɪbæk/

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Questions

How do you pronounce abac?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪbæk/.
What does abac mean?
Synonym of nomogram.
Where does abac come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce abac

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