Abacist

Pronunciation: /ˈæbəsɪst/

Definitions of abacist

noun A person who uses an abacus for calculation.

Example Sentences

A1 An abacist is a person who uses an abacus to do calculations.

A2 The abacist demonstrated how to use the abacus to solve math problems.

B1 In ancient times, an abacist was a highly skilled individual who could perform complex calculations with an abacus.

B2 The abacist's expertise with the abacus was unmatched, making them an invaluable resource in the community.

C1 The abacist's mastery of the abacus allowed them to quickly and accurately solve even the most challenging mathematical problems.

C2 As a renowned abacist, he was sought after by scholars and merchants alike for his unparalleled ability to perform calculations with precision and speed.

Examples of abacist in a Sentence

formal The abacist used an ancient counting tool to perform calculations.

informal The abacist is really good at doing math in his head.

slang I heard that abacist is a human calculator.

figurative She's like an abacist when it comes to organizing her thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of abacist

• plural: abacists
• comparative: more abacist
• superlative: most abacist
• present tense: abacists
• future tense: will abacist
• perfect tense: have abacisted
• continuous tense: am abacisting
• singular: abacist
• positive degree: abacist
• infinitive: to abacist
• gerund: abacisting
• participle: abacisted

Origin and Evolution of abacist

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abacist' originated from Latin 'abax' meaning 'calculating table' or 'counting board'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who performed calculations on a counting board, the term 'abacist' evolved to also mean a person skilled in arithmetic or mathematics in general.