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Ab-

Ab-

(ăb)
.
[Latin prep., etymologically the same as E.
of
,
off
. See
Of
.]
A prefix in many words of Latin origin. It signifies from, away , separating, or departure, as in abduct, abstract, abscond. See
A-
(6).

Definition 2024

äb-

äb-

See also: äb and AEB

Livonian

Prefix

ä'b-

  1. negating prefix

Derived terms

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Etymology

From äb, a form of the negation verb.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /æb/

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