Word: abacuses
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
ba
cu
ses
Definition: Plural of abacus; a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
Morphemes:
Affix: abacus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A device used for performing arithmetical calculations; a table on which loose counters are placed, or an instrument with beads sliding on rods, or counters in grooves, with one row of beads or counters representing units, the next tens, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄβαξ
Language: grc
Decoded: abax
Meaning: counting board; board covered with sand for drawing; plate; dice-board
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns