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ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting a board strewn with sand on which to draw figures): from Latin, from Greek abax, abak- 'slab, drawing board,' of Semitic origin; probably related to Hebrew ' āḇāq 'dust.'
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∙ 13y agoThe English word abacus (Late 14th century) comes to us from the Latin word abacus, which came from the Greek word abax or abakos, meaning "counting table". This derives from the Hebrew word abaq"dust", from the root a-b-q, "to fly off".
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Abacus was adopted from what greek word?
The Greek word abax, which refers to a counting board.
What is the long form of ABACUS?
Abacus is not an acronym. The word passed through Latin, Greek and Hebrew from Mesopotamian where it meant "counting board".
What does ABACUS stand for?
It comes from the Greek word "abakos", which means "counting board".
Greek word for abacus?
Google translator states it as "ávakas" - pronounced a-va-cas"
Does calculus have a greek root?
Yes is does. The original word is "kachlika" for the little stones that the ancient Greeks used as a sort of abacus.
When was the greek abacus invented?
The abacus is actually Mesopotamian in origin and so it was invented around the time of Mesopotamia.
What Greek word does the word hypnotize come from?
Hypno -- the greek word for sleep.
Did the word amoeba come from Latin or Greek?
From the Greek word for "change."
Where does the Greek meaning for the word synoptic come from?
From the Greek word "synopsis".
Which century was abacus invented?
Around 2500BC the first Abacus appeared in Sumaria. It arrived in Persia about 600BC. The Greek Abacus is recorded to have been in use about 500BC
Can you give me sentence for the word abacus?
That abacus is so old fashioned.
Did the word boron come from latin or greek?
greek
