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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
  • Even when the weights and every elementary computation are available for inspection, no one can readily understand how the models produce a particular answer.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This school year, Mayor Mamdani paused the use of AI for elementary and middle school students, and provided grade-appropriate bans or guidance on screen time.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of elementary
Noun
  • To a novice taster, sipping out of a plastic Mets carafe, the wine smelled like dry grass and very ripe blackberries.
    — Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The sizable number of offerings in every box can help bean novices get acquainted with new products and strengthen their bond with favorites.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • There is a similar ambivalence to Lee’s reiterative combinations of a few basic elements.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Highlighting ingredients is paramount with basic, but bountiful baskets of whole organic veggies on offer for a whopping 18€ for two people.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of basic
Noun
  • Events include an 18-hole scramble, beginner’s lessons, trophies, prizes and more.
    — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Bam Bird Social aims to be a welcoming space for both beginners and longtime players.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginner
Adjective
  • That effectively turns the window unit into a rudimentary ground-source heat pump.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • People in New York City looked up in shock and dismay; people everywhere else watched their favorite anchors on old-fashioned television sets and looked for updates on very rudimentary versions of news websites.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of rudimentary
Noun
  • Flynn said an apprentice level technician can take home $40,000 to $60,000, with experienced electricians commanding north of $100,000.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond laboratory research, US officials intend to use the equipment as a training ground for apprentices and university recruits, helping train the next generation of weapons-control specialists.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Adjective
  • But still, this felt different — as Gray himself noted in his moving introductory remarks, reflecting on growing up a few miles away from the Upper West Side.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After a series of introductory courses in safety, woodworking and more, Gfeller applied to the Construction Trades capstone program within the Independence School District’s Industrial Technology Academy.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of introductory
Noun
  • Then there is Nana (Erin Morton), sweet as pie and a newcomer to the group.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • At 22, the Chilean singer-songwriter, most identifiable by her fire engine red tresses, is one of the most visionary newcomers in the latest wave of post-urbano Latin artists.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of newcomer
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