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How do you spell Abacus?

Correct spelling

abacus

Think 'ab-a-cus' - Greek abax becomes abacus with standard Latin ending

Why is abacus spelled this way?

From Greek abax, a counting board. The abacus predates written numerals by centuries — it was the original calculator, a frame of sliding beads that turned abstract numbers into something tangible.

Common misspellings of abacus

abicusabbacusabakus

Example

The mathematics teacher demonstrated addition using a wooden abacus with colorful beads.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell abacus?+
The correct spelling is "abacus". Think 'ab-a-cus' - Greek abax becomes abacus with standard Latin ending
Is it abicus or abacus?+
The correct spelling is "abacus", not "abicus".

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