ai
1[ ah-ee ]
/ ˈɑ i /
noun, plural a·is [ah-eez] /ˈɑ iz/.
a three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, inhabiting forests of southern Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil, having a diet apparently restricted to the leaves of the trumpet-tree, and sounding a high-pitched cry when disturbed.
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Origin of ai
11685–95; < Portuguese < Tupi
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Examples from the Web for ais
He adds that AIS “knows there are two levels of approach to this” and has different therapies for children and adults.
Next time you dictate a word ending in ais, he won't be caught again.
John Bull, Junior|Max O'RellThis word comes from Wagoush, a fox, and the denominative inflection a ainc or ais.
British Dictionary definitions for ais (1 of 4)
AIS
abbreviation for
Australian Institute of Sport
British Dictionary definitions for ais (2 of 4)
Word Origin for ai
C17: from Portuguese, from Tupi
British Dictionary definitions for ais (3 of 4)
ai2
the internet domain name for
Anguilla
British Dictionary definitions for ais (4 of 4)
AI
abbreviation for
artificial insemination
artificial intelligence
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Medical definitions for ais
AI
abbr.
artificial insemination
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Scientific definitions for ais
AI
Abbreviation of artificial insemination
Abbreviation of artificial intelligence
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