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
