abaculus Meaning & Definition
/əˈbæk.jə.ləs/
What Does Abaculus Mean?
Abaculus is used as a noun meaning A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements; abaciscus.
Abaculus at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈbæk.jə.ləs/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | abaculi |
Abaculus Definition (Noun)
- A small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements; abaciscus.
Synonyms of Abaculus
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Abaculus synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
abaculus (plural abaculi)
Origin of Abaculus
From Latin abaculus, diminutive of abacus.
Abaculus Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of abaculus is /əˈbæk.jə.ləs/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bæk).