Synonyms of abecedarian

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

• elementary
• basic
• rudimentary
• introductory
• fundamental
• basal
• elemental
• underlying
• essential
• beginning
• rudimental
• simple
• meat-and-potatoes
• preliminary
• primordial
• prime
• primal
• uncomplicated
• primary
• primitive
• primeval
• preparatory
• important
• crude
• crucial
• key
• rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advanced
• complex
• sophisticated
• elaborate
• complicated
• detailed
• extensive
• intricate
• higher
• high
• evolved
• convoluted
• developed
• refined

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• advanced
• complex
• sophisticated
• elaborate
• complicated
• detailed
• extensive
• intricate
• higher
• high
• evolved
• convoluted
• developed
• refined

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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
• freshman
• rookie
• virgin
• neophyte
• tyro
• fledgling
• greenhorn
• tenderfoot
• recruit
• novitiate
• student
• colt
• newbie
• punk
• rook
• cub
• babe
• amateur
• boot
• dilettante
• learner
• trainee
• candidate
• dabbler
• entrant
• probationer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• veteran
• expert
• vet
• master
• pro
• professional
• old-timer
• old hand

• veteran
• expert
• vet
• master
• pro
• professional
• old-timer
• old hand

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