abecedarian
|a-be-ce-dar-i-an|
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/ˌeɪ.biː.sɪˈdɛr.i.ən/
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/ˌeɪ.biː.sɪˈdɛə.ri.ən/
beginner or alphabetical
Etymology
'abecedarian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abecedarius,' where 'abeced-' referred to the first four letters of the alphabet.
'abecedarius' transformed into the English word 'abecedarian' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the alphabet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'beginner or novice.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is learning the alphabet or the basics of a subject.
The young abecedarian struggled with the alphabet song.
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Adjective 1
relating to the alphabet; arranged in alphabetical order.
The list was in abecedarian order.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 14:21