abs-

See also: abs, Abs, ABs, ABS, abs., Abs., ABŞ, and A♭s

English

Alternative forms

• a-, ab-

Etymology

From ab (“away from”).

Prefix

abs-

1. Alternative form of ab-; away from; from; outside of.

Usage notes

• Found before 'c', 'q', or 't', and only with words of Latin or French origin.

Derived terms

Category English terms prefixed with abs- not found

Anagrams

• B.A.'s, BAs, SBA, sab, sab., B. A. S., Bas, BAS, Sab., SAB, bas, ASB, B.A.S., BSA, B.A.s

Latin

Prefix

abs-

1. Alternative form of ab-