Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ab

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.06 in modern English

Syllables
-ab
IPA
4
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

antibody

Etymology

Acronym of a(nti)b(ody).

Phrases

-mab -pab -umab

Questions

What does -ab mean?
antibody
Where does -ab come from?
Acronym of a(nti)b(ody).

How to pronounce -ab

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