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It's one of the plural forms of Abacus - a counting frame. The other plural form is 'Abbaci'

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How do you spell abacus plural?

Normally we say abacuses, pronounced "abba cusses;" some particular people use abaci, usually pronounced "abba sigh." The excruciatingly correct pronounce abaci like a Roman "abba key."


How are abacuses used today?

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How many different types of abacuses are there?

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What are two plural forms of abacus?

Plural of abacus: abaci or abacuses.


Were abacuses used to count things?

Yes they were the calculators of the past. A few people still use them today.


Where are abacuses still used?

They are not used commercially but are still commonly used in schools for basic maths education.


How old is the abacus?

The Mesopotamians are believed to be the first civilization to have used abacuses, between around 2700-2300 BC.


What device adds and subtracts numbers?

Many devices do so, or allow you to do so. Some of the more obvious ones are computers, calculators, and abacuses


What is the meaning of the Latin word calculus?

The Latin word calculus means "pebble". It is still used this way in medicine, where "calculus" can be used to refer to a kidney stone or gallstone, and by extension to the mineral buildup on teeth also called "tartar".The mathematical term "calculus" derives from the ancient use of pebbles as counters on counting tables (abacuses).


Why did early traders use the abacus?

They didn't have electronic calculators. Abacuses (or is it abaci? no clue... oh well...) are calculators, and they could use them to calculate things.


Is the abacus an old version of the calculator?

Yes, abacuses (or is it abaci?) were used to calculate simple maths problems.


What does journal mean in Roman?

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