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abecedarium

n.
C2 Proficiency abecedar·i·um

n. a book or list that contains the letters of the alphabet in order. It is often used to teach children how to read.

n. a book or list containing the letters of an alphabet in order, typically used for teaching reading. Often refers to the first few letters of the alphabet.


SIMPLE

The teacher used an abecedarium to teach the children.

CONTEXTUAL

The ancient manuscript contains an abecedarium that serves as a basic introduction to the language for modern scholars.

COMPLEX

While the full alphabet was eventually mastered, the students began their journey with a simple abecedarium that introduced them to the sounds and shapes of the letters.

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