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abs

[ ˈæbsəˌlut ]

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mathematics

A number or value that is not changed by another number or value. In other words, the absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line.

Synonyms

magnitude, modulus

Examples of usage

The absolute value of -5 is 5.
In the equation |x - 3| = 2, the absolute value of x - 3 is 2.

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informal

Used to emphasize the severity or extent of a situation.

Synonyms

complete, total

Examples of usage

The party was an absolute disaster.
She has absolute control over the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "abs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abdominais

🇮🇳 एब्स

🇩🇪 Bauchmuskeln

🇮🇩 otot perut

🇺🇦 прес

🇵🇱 mięśnie brzucha

🇯🇵 腹筋 (ふっきん)

🇫🇷 abdos

🇪🇸 abdominales

🇹🇷 karın kasları

🇰🇷 복근

🇸🇦 عضلات البطن

🇨🇿 břišní svaly

🇸🇰 brušné svaly

🇨🇳 腹肌

🇸🇮 trebušne mišice

🇮🇸 kviðvöðvar

🇰🇿 іш бұлшықеттері

🇬🇪 მუცლის კუნთები

🇦🇿 qarın əzələləri

🇲🇽 abdominales

Word origin

The word 'absolute' originated from the Latin word 'absolutus', which means 'detached, disengaged, unrestricted'. It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to mathematics, philosophy, and everyday language usage.