Abaculi

Pronunciation: /əˈbækjʊˌlaɪ/

Definitions of abaculi

noun a plural form of the word 'abaculus', which refers to a small tile used in making mosaics

Example Sentences

A1 Abaculi are small decorative ornaments used in traditional African art.

A2 The abaculi were carefully arranged on the table as part of the centerpiece.

B1 The artist incorporated abaculi into the design of the sculpture, adding a unique touch.

B2 The abaculi were intricately carved and painted, showcasing the artist's attention to detail.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of abaculi from different regions, highlighting their cultural significance.

C2 Art collectors sought after rare abaculi pieces to add to their private collections.

Examples of abaculi in a Sentence

formal The ancient ruins were adorned with intricate abaculi designs.

informal I couldn't believe how detailed the abaculi carvings were on the old statue.

slang Those abaculi carvings are lit, bro!

figurative The abaculi of her mind were filled with memories of the past.

Grammatical Forms of abaculi

• past tense: abaculated
• plural: abaculi
• comparative: more abaculated
• superlative: most abaculated
• present tense: abaculi
• future tense: will abaculate
• perfect tense: has abaculated
• continuous tense: is abaculating
• singular: abaculus
• positive degree: abaculated
• infinitive: to abaculate
• gerund: abaculating
• participle: abaculating

Origin and Evolution of abaculi

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abaculi' is derived from Latin, where 'abacus' means a counting table or a board for calculating.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small square tiles used in mosaic work, 'abaculi' eventually came to be used in architecture to describe small square blocks or cubes used in the construction of walls or pavements.