Abacus word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "abacus" word

[noun] a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
[noun] a tablet placed horizontally on top of the capital of a column as an aid in supporting the architrave

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\Ab"a*cus\ ([a^]b"[.a]*k[u^]s), n.; E. pl. {Abacuses}; L. pl. {Abaci} (-s[imac]). [L. abacus, abax, Gr. 'a`bax] 1. A table or tray strewn with sand, anciently used for drawing, calculating, etc. [Obs.] 2. A calculating table or frame; an instrument for performing arithmetical calculations by balls sliding on wires, or counters in grooves, the lowest line representing units, the second line, tens, etc. It is still employed in China. 3. (Arch.)
(a) The uppermost member or division of the capital of a column, immediately under the architrave. See {Column}.
(b) A tablet, panel, or compartment in ornamented or mosaic work. 4. A board, tray, or table, divided into perforated compartments, for holding cups, bottles, or the like; a kind of cupboard, buffet, or sideboard. {Abacus harmonicus} (Mus.), an ancient diagram showing the structure and disposition of the keys of an instrument. --Crabb.

See also: calculating machine | calculator | tablet |

The fun area, different aproach to word »abacus«

Let's analyse "abacus" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUCABA. Average typing speed for these characters is 1635 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- -... .- -.-. ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: abacus: 1 + 1 + 3 = 5, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: abacus: 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 11, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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