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abecedaries

n.
C2 Proficiency abecedaries

n. a list of letters in the order of the alphabet. It is often used to describe a simple way of learning to read by writing the letters in order.

n. a list of letters in alphabetical order, typically used as a mnemonic device or a basic teaching tool for literacy.


SIMPLE

The teacher wrote an abecedary on the board.

CONTEXTUAL

Early literacy programs often begin with an abecedary to help children recognize the shapes and sounds of each letter.

COMPLEX

The manuscript contains a series of abecedaries that serve as both a linguistic exercise and a decorative element within the illuminated pages.

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