aba
əˈbɑː
Definition

Definition of aba - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
clothingDatedsleeveless garment worn by ArabsDated
  • He wore an aba over his shirt during the desert trip.
cloak robe
2.
textileDatedcoarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle EastDated
  • He purchased aba to make a traditional robe.
cloth textile
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  • aba: sleeveless garment worn by Arabs
    sleeveless garment worn by Arabs
  • aba: coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East
    coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East

Origin of aba

Semitic, ab/aba (father)

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musical structure consisting of three parts ABA

Examples of aba in a sentence

  • An aba is ideal for the hot, arid climate.
  • The merchant sold colorful aba at the market.
  • Aba is often used in traditional garments.

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  1. French:abaya, tissu aba, ...
  2. German:Aba, Stoff aus dem Nahen Osten, ...
  3. Italian:aba, stoffa di aba, ...
  4. Spanish:manto árabe, aba, ...
  5. Portuguese:aba, tecido aba, ...
  6. Chinese:阿拉伯无袖长袍, 阿巴布料, ...
  7. Japanese:アバ, 粗い布, ...
  8. Arabic:عَباءة, عَباءَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:גלימה ערבית, אַבָּה, ...
  10. Russian:аба, ткань с Ближнего Востока, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аба, тканина з Близького Сходу, ...
  12. Hindi:अबा, मोटा कपड़ा, ...
ABA
ˌeɪ biː ˈeɪ

Definition of ABA - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: American Basketball AssociationRareprofessional basketball league in the United StatesRare
  • He played for an ABA team last year.
2.
acr: American Bar AssociationRaregroup for lawyers in the United StatesRare
  • The ABA sets standards for legal education.
3.
acr: applied behavior analysisTECH.way to help people change their behaviorTECH.
  • ABA helps people change their behavior effectively.
behavior modification
4.
acr: American Booksellers AssociationRaregroup supporting booksellers in AmericaRare
  • The ABA hosts an annual book fair.
association organization
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identification number for banks in the US
The ABA transit number is required for direct deposits.

Origin of ABA

Acronym

Examples of ABA in a sentence

  • Many famous players started in the ABA.
  • The ABA hosts an annual conference for its members.
  • Joining the ABA can provide valuable networking opportunities.
  • ABA is used to support children with autism.
  • Therapists employ ABA to modify behaviors.
  • The ABA provides resources for independent bookstores.

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  1. French:ABA, analyse appliquée du comportement, ...
  2. German:ABA, Amerikanische Anwaltskammer, ...
  3. Italian:ABA, Associazione americana degli avvocati, ...
  4. Spanish:ABA, Análisis de Conducta Aplicado, ...
  5. Portuguese:ABA, Análise do Comportamento Aplicada, ...
  6. Chinese:美国篮球协会, 美国律师协会, ...
  7. Japanese:アメリカン・バスケットボール・アソシエーション, アメリカ弁護士協会, ...
  8. Arabic:رابطة كرة السلة الأمريكية, جَمْعِيَّة المُحامِين الأَمْرِيكِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵי־בִּי־אֵי, אֲגוּדַת עוֹרְכֵי הַדִּין הָאָמֶרִיקָאִית, ...
  10. Russian:ABA, ААЮ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Американська баскетбольна асоціація, ABA, ...
  12. Hindi:अमेरिकी बास्केटबॉल एसोसिएशन, एबीए, ...

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