Abassis

Pronunciation: /əˈbæsɪs/

Definitions of abassis

noun a unit of currency in Iran, equal to one hundredth of a toman

Example Sentences

A1 An abassis is a type of fish that lives in freshwater.

A2 The abassis is known for its distinctive black and white stripes.

B1 Fishermen often try to catch abassis in the local river.

B2 The abassis population has been declining due to pollution in the water.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of abassis to better understand their ecosystem.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the abassis from extinction.

Examples of abassis in a Sentence

formal The abassis was the currency used in ancient Greece.

informal I found an old coin with an abassis symbol on it.

slang I heard that abassis coins are worth a lot to collectors.

figurative In the world of numismatics, the abassis holds a special place in history.

Grammatical Forms of abassis

• past tense: abassed
• plural: abassis
• comparative: more abassis
• superlative: most abassis
• present tense: abassis
• future tense: will abassis
• perfect tense: have abassis
• continuous tense: is abassing
• singular: abassis
• positive degree: abassis
• infinitive: to abassis
• gerund: abassing
• participle: abassed

Origin and Evolution of abassis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'abassis' originated from the Arabic word 'abbasi', which means pertaining to the Abbasid dynasty.

Evolution of the word: The word 'abassis' was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to a type of coin issued by the Abbasid caliphs in the Middle Ages. Over time, the term came to be used more broadly to refer to any coin made of copper or brass.