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Abax vs Abac - What's the difference?

abax | abac |

As a proper noun abax

is .

As a noun abac is

.

abax

English

Noun

(abaxes)
  • an ancient counting board containing grooves in which counters were placed.
    • Basic arithmetic could be done with an abax .
    The abax was a forerunner of the abacus .

    Usage notes

    * The plural form abaxes is currently unattested.

    abac

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) A nomogram.

    • Translations

    (mathematics) * Dutch :, (trans-bottom) ----