abecedarian

[ ey-bee-see-dair-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a person who is learning the letters of the alphabet.
2. a beginner in any field of learning.

adjective

1. of or relating to the alphabet.
2. arranged in alphabetical order.
3. rudimentary; elementary; primary.

abecedarian

/ ˌeɪbiːsiːˈdɛərɪən /

noun

1. a person who is learning the alphabet or the rudiments of a subject

adjective

1. alphabetically arranged

Word History and Origins

Origin of abecedarian¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Medieval Latin abecedāriānus; abecedary, -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of abecedarian¹

C17: from Late Latin abecedarius, from the letters a, b, c, d

Example Sentences

Perry had 123 kids from 104 families; the number in Abecedarian was even smaller.

From The Daily Beast

The original figures for the cost of Perry and Abecedarian were overstated by a factor of two.

From The Daily Beast

And that's pocket change compared to Abecedarian, which cost an amazing $90,000 per student in today's dollars.

From The Daily Beast

That made it easier for Perry and Abecedarian to put together a skilled, committed team.

From The Daily Beast

A man may always study, but he must not always go to school what a contemptible thing is an old Abecedarian!

From Project Gutenberg

It was an abecedarian hymn originally, and is undoubtedly a very ancient composition.

From Project Gutenberg