ave

Meanings

• noun

  An abbreviation for 'average'

• A cry of invocation in ancient Rome

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Synonyms

av , av. , ave , ave. , boulevard , drive

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Variants

List of all variants of ave that leads to same result
ave , aves , Ave Maria , Ave Marias , ave atque vale

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Etymology

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The abbreviation 'ave' comes from the Latin word 'avis' meaning 'bird' and was later used as an abbreviation for 'average'. The ancient Roman cry of invocation 'ave' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'avēs' meaning 'hail' or 'reverence'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, it was considered bad luck to say 'ave' indoors.

2. The ancient Roman goddess of the hearth, Vesta, was often invoked with the cry 'ave'.

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Related Concepts

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1. average: The mean value of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers and then dividing by the count of numbers in the set.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the cry 'ave' was used as a greeting, a sign of respect, or a call for help. It was often accompanied by raising the right hand, and was considered a sacred word. In literature, 'ave' has been used in various works as a symbol of reverence, submission, or acknowledgment. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', the character Cassius uses the word 'ave' to manipulate Brutus into joining the conspiracy to kill Caesar.

How to Memorize "ave"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the abbreviation 'ave' as standing for 'average'. Visualize calculating the mean value of a set of numbers and labeling it as 'ave'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ave' with the concept of 'average'. Associate the image of a scale balancing weights with the word 'ave'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Eat Avocados Very Easily' to remember that 'A' stands for 'average'.

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