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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
  • It's been widely reported that Mangione grew up in a successful Baltimore family, which owns two country clubs, and became the valedictorian of the Gilman School, a private all-boys elementary and secondary school.
    Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As students move through elementary, middle, and high school, exposure activities include age-appropriate outside-of-school experiences, such as workplace visits.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of elementary
Noun
  • Sheehy has been a staunch supporter of former President Trump and made that central to his campaign as a political novice.
    The Hill, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of novice
Adjective
  • Seniors receive excellent service with weekly housekeeping, personal grocery shopping, a 24-hour pharmacy pick-up, basic technology training, and more.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Few authors have failed to spot the irony in one of the 18th century’s most recognizable polymaths struggling with basic number skills.
    James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of basic
Noun
  • On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • For beginners, try the OXO mandoline or the Japanese Benriner No. 64 mandoline for more experienced chefs.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginner
Adjective
  • Too many of the revelations defy even rudimentary logic and there isn’t enough effective suspense to spackle over the plot holes.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of rudimentary
Noun
  • His disappointment was brief; a local HVAC company happened to be looking for apprentices, and hired him.
    Jon Marcus, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • One of the apprentices, who had a passion for adding saffron to the molten glass, hit on the idea of making the plain risotto for the wedding dinner turn gold like his windows.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of apprentice
Adjective
  • Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of introductory
Noun
  • Hollywood newcomers like Apple and Amazon started to release more movies in theaters as a way to bring attention to their streaming services.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Keanu Reeves joins the franchise as Shadow the Hedgehog, while other series newcomers include Alyla Browne and Krysten Ritter.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomer
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