abecedarius
|a-be-ce-da-ri-us|
C2
/ˌeɪ.biː.sɪˈdɛə.ri.əs/
alphabetical sequence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abecedarius' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abecedarius,' where 'abecedarium' meant 'alphabet.'
Historical Evolution
'abecedarius' changed from the Latin word 'abecedarius' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the alphabet,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of poem or text in which the lines or stanzas begin with the letters of the alphabet in regular order.
The poet crafted an abecedarius to teach children the alphabet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/31 15:21