alphabet

noun

al·pha·bet | \ ˈal-fə-ˌbet

, -bət \

Definition of alphabet

1a : a set of letters or other characters with which one or more languages are written especially if arranged in a customary order

b : a system of signs or signals that serve as equivalents for letters

2 : rudiments, elements

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Examples of alphabet in a Sentence

The Roman alphabet begins with “A” and ends with “Z.” you need to learn the alphabet of genealogy before you can move on to more advanced study

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