• Abs

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /æbz/
    • Rhymes: -æbz

    Abbreviation

    abbreviation

    1. absolute temperature
    2. (mathematics) Abbreviated form of the absolute value function.
    3. Abstract.

    Noun

    plural

    pl
    1. (informal) The abdominal muscles. Plural of abFirst attested in the mid 20th century.
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    Usage notes

    The singular ab is rarely used.

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