Abacuses

Pronunciation: /ˈæbəˌkʌsɪz/

Definitions of abacuses

noun a device used for performing arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid

Example Sentences

A1 I saw some abacuses in the math classroom.

A2 The children used abacuses to practice their addition skills.

B1 Abacuses were commonly used in ancient civilizations for counting.

B2 The merchant relied on his abacus to calculate his profits.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of antique abacuses.

C2 The mathematician studied the history and development of abacuses in different cultures.

Examples of abacuses in a Sentence

formal The students used abacuses to practice their mental math skills.

informal Hey, have you seen those old abacuses in the math classroom?

slang I found this cool abacus at the thrift store, wanna check it out?

figurative His mind worked like an abacus, calculating every possible outcome.

Grammatical Forms of abacuses

• plural: abacuses
• present tense: use abacuses
• future tense: will use abacuses
• perfect tense: have used abacuses
• continuous tense: are using abacuses
• singular: abacus
• positive degree: abacus
• infinitive: to use abacuses
• gerund: using abacuses
• participle: used abacuses

Origin and Evolution of abacuses

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abacuses' originates from the Latin word 'abacus' which means a counting board or calculating table.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abacuses' has evolved to refer to a device used for arithmetic calculations, typically consisting of a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid.