abecedarian

²abecedarian

adj

Definition of ABECEDARIAN

1

a : of or relating to the alphabet b : alphabetically arranged

2

: rudimentary

Examples of ABECEDARIAN

1. <an abecedarian approach to historical study>

First Known Use of ABECEDARIAN

1665

Related to ABECEDARIAN

Synonyms: elementary, basal, basic, beginning, elemental, essential, fundamental, introductory, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary, underlying

Antonyms: advanced

Related Words: primal, primary, prime, simple; crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated; preliminary, preparatory; crucial, important, key

Near Antonyms: complex, sophisticated; complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate; developed, evolved, high, higher, refined

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