Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ab

prefix, informal (abdominal muscles)
/æb/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘away from’ or ‘off’. In anatomy, it can refer to the abdominal muscles.
Examples
  • The prefix ‘ab-‘ is commonly used in words like ‘absent’.
  • He does a lot of workouts to strengthen his abs.
Meaning
Used to indicate movement away from a point or to denote separation.
Synonyms
  • away from
  • off