abecedarian

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

/ ˌeɪ bi siˈdɛər i ən /

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noun

a person who is learning the letters of the alphabet.

a beginner in any field of learning.

adjective

of or relating to the alphabet.

arranged in alphabetical order.

rudimentary; elementary; primary.

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Origin of abecedarian

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

Words nearby abecedarian

Abdullah II, Abdul-Mejid I, Abdul Rahman, Abe, abeam, abecedarian, abecedarium, abecedary, abed, Abednego, abegging

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How to use abecedarian in a sentence

Perry had 123 kids from 104 families; the number in Abecedarian was even smaller.
Can We Really Give Everyone Access to High Quality Preschool?|Megan McArdle|February 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The original figures for the cost of Perry and Abecedarian were overstated by a factor of two.
Can We Really Give Everyone Access to High Quality Preschool?|Megan McArdle|February 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And that's pocket change compared to Abecedarian, which cost an amazing $90,000 per student in today's dollars.
Can We Really Give Everyone Access to High Quality Preschool?|Megan McArdle|February 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That made it easier for Perry and Abecedarian to put together a skilled, committed team.
Can We Really Give Everyone Access to High Quality Preschool?|Megan McArdle|February 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

A man may always study, but he must not always go to school what a contemptible thing is an old Abecedarian!
The Essays of Montaigne, Complete|Michel de Montaigne
It was an abecedarian hymn originally, and is undoubtedly a very ancient composition.
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum|John Healy

British Dictionary definitions for abecedarian

abecedarian

/ (ˌeɪbiːsiːˈdɛərɪən) /

noun

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

adjective

alphabetically arranged

Word Origin for abecedarian

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

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