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adjective

Definition of abecedariannext
as in elementary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject an abecedarian approach to historical study

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abecedarian

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noun

ˌā-bē-(ˌ)sē-ˈder-ē-ən How to pronounce abecedarian (audio)
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abecedarian
  1. elementary
  2. novice
  3. basic
  4. beginner
  5. rudimentary
  6. apprentice
  7. introductory
  8. newcomer
Adjective
  • Police were called to the elementary and middle school, and authorities are now working to identify the deceased individual.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Biblical texts on the list include a picture-book adaptation of the David and Goliath story for elementary students and passages about Adam and Eve for older students.
    — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Definition of elementary
Noun
  • The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
    — Antonin Utz, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The lawsuit comes as consumers report struggling to afford basic necessities.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of basic
Noun
  • This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of beginner
Adjective
  • The outpost may resemble something of a rudimentary city on the moon.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The Athletic’s Michael Cox gave a detailed breakdown that walked through the tactical hypotheses, but there might be a more rudimentary explanation for this trend.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of rudimentary
Noun
  • Across all trades Pennsylvania infamously requires four journeymen per apprentice, as do Maryland and New Jersey.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Guests will hear the shuffle of San Francisco outside the windows, phones ringing, and the lingering voices of apprentices or other clients.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
Definition of apprentice
Adjective
  • Weist herself appears in a brief introductory clip before the performance proper.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The Heat is expected to hold Antetokounmpo’s introductory press conference on July 16.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of introductory
Noun
  • In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Many rural areas in the Midwest had a similar share of immigrants in 1910, but newcomers to the cities tended to be from novel sources like Russia or Italy.
    — Albert Sun, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of newcomer
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