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abecedarian

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of abecedarian

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
  • an abecedarian approach to historical study
Synonyms of abecedarian

basal, basic, beginning, elemental, elementary, essential, fundamental, introductory, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary, underlying
Words Related to abecedarian

primal, primary, prime, simple

crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated

preliminary, preparatory

crucial, important, key
Near Antonyms of abecedarian

complex, sophisticated

complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate

developed, evolved, high, higher, refined
Antonyms of abecedarian

advanced

abecedarian

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of abecedarian

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 of abecedarian

apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
Words Related to abecedarian

boot

amateur, dabbler, dilettante

learner, student, trainee

candidate, entrant, probationer
Near Antonyms of abecedarian

expert, master, pro, professional
Antonyms of abecedarian

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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