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Definition of Abecedarian
1. Noun. A novice learning the rudiments of some subject.
2. Adjective. Alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers).
3. Noun. A 16th century sect of Anabaptists centered in Germany who had an absolute disdain for human knowledge.
Definition of Abecedarian
1. n. One who is learning the alphabet; hence, a tyro.
2. a. Pertaining to, or formed by, the letters of the alphabet; alphabetic; hence, rudimentary.
Definition of Abecedarian
1. Noun. (historical) A member of a 16th-century sect, follower of the Zwickau prophets (and specially of Thomas Storch) , believing that every kind of knowledge (even basic reading and writing) would keep one from reaching the holy faith. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹
2. Noun. Someone who is learning the alphabet; an elementary student, a novice. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
3. Noun. (context: archaic) Someone engaged in teaching the alphabet; an elementary teacher. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
4. Noun. (rhetoric) A series of terms in an utterance in alphabetical order. ¹
5. Adjective. (rare) Pertaining to someone learning the alphabet or basic studies; elementary. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
6. Adjective. Pertaining to the alphabet; alphabetical; rudimentary. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
7. Adjective. Relating to or resembling an abecedarius. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Abecedarian
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