abecedarian

1 of 2

noun

abe·ce·dar·i·an ˌā-bē-(ˌ)sē-ˈder-ē-ən How to pronounce abecedarian (audio)

: one learning the rudiments of something (such as the alphabet)

abecedarian

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to the alphabet

: alphabetically arranged

: rudimentary

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The history of abecedarian is as simple as ABC—literally. The term's Late Latin ancestor, abecedārius (which meant "alphabetical"), was created as a combination of the letters A, B, C, and D, plus the adjective suffix -arius; you can hear the echo of that origin in the pronunciation of the English term (think "ABC-darian"). In its oldest documented English uses in the early 1600s, abecedarian was a noun meaning "one learning the rudiments of something"; it specifically referred to someone who was learning the alphabet. The adjective began appearing in English texts a few decades after the noun.

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Etymology

Noun

abecedary "alphabet book, primer" (going back to Middle English abscedary, borrowed from Medieval Latin abecedārium "alphabet, primer," derived from neuter of Late Latin abecedārius "alphabetical," from the names of the letters a + b + c + d + Latin -ārius -ary entry 2) + -an entry 1

Adjective

abecedary "alphabet book, primer" + -an entry 2 — more at abecedarian entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1603, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	abecedarian
释义	abecedarian 1 of 2 noun abe·ce·dar·i·an ˌā-bē-(ˌ)sē-ˈder-ē-ən : one learning the rudiments of something (such as the alphabet) abecedarian 2 of 2 adjective 1 a : of or relating to the alphabet b : alphabetically arranged 2 : rudimentary Did you know? The history of abecedarian is as simple as ABC—literally. The term's Late Latin ancestor, abecedārius (which meant "alphabetical"), was created as a combination of the letters A, B, C, and D, plus the adjective suffix -arius; you can hear the echo of that origin in the pronunciation of the English term (think "ABC-darian"). In its oldest documented English uses in the early 1600s, abecedarian was a noun meaning "one learning the rudiments of something"; it specifically referred to someone who was learning the alphabet. The adjective began appearing in English texts a few decades after the noun. Synonyms Noun apprentice babe beginner colt cub fledgling freshman greenhorn neophyte newbie newcomer novice novitiate punk recruit rook rookie tenderfoot tyro virgin Adjective basal basic beginning elemental elementary essential fundamental introductory meat-and-potatoes rudimental rudimentary underlying See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun abecedarians soon learn that martial arts have a spiritual as well as physical side Adjective an abecedarian approach to historical study Word History Etymology Noun abecedary "alphabet book, primer" (going back to Middle English abscedary, borrowed from Medieval Latin abecedārium "alphabet, primer," derived from neuter of Late Latin abecedārius "alphabetical," from the names of the letters a + b + c + d + Latin -ārius -ary entry 2) + -an entry 1 Adjective abecedary "alphabet book, primer" + -an entry 2 — more at abecedarian entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1603, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1732, in the meaning defined at sense 2 abecedarian 1 of 2 adjective as in elementary of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject an abecedarian approach to historical study Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance elementary rudimentary basic introductory fundamental basal elemental rudimental underlying essential beginning simple uncomplicated primordial preliminary meat-and-potatoes primeval primal primitive prime primary preparatory crude crucial important key rude Antonyms & Near Antonyms advanced complex sophisticated elaborate complicated intricate detailed extensive higher convoluted high evolved refined developed See More abecedarian 2 of 2 noun as in novice a person who is just starting out in a field of activity abecedarians soon learn that martial arts have a spiritual as well as physical side Synonyms & Similar Words novice beginner apprentice newcomer rookie freshman tyro virgin neophyte fledgling greenhorn tenderfoot rook newbie novitiate student colt recruit punk cub amateur babe boot dilettante learner trainee candidate dabbler entrant probationer Antonyms & Near Antonyms veteran expert master pro vet old-timer professional old hand See More
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abecedarian

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