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1. | [ noun ] the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) | |
Synonyms: | first_principle abc's abcs alphabet first_rudiment rudiment | |
Examples: | "he mastered the rudiments of geometry" |
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Related terms: | fundamentals plural | |
2. | [ noun ] a book designed to teach the alphabet by showing words starting with each letter | |
Synonyms: | abecedary | |
Related terms: | reader | |
3. | [ noun ] a statement of fundamental facts or principles | |
Synonyms: | ABC's ABCs rudiments basics | |
Related terms: | fact | |
Similar spelling: |
ABCs ABC's aback abaca abbacy Abbs abyss abuzz abuse abuja Abies Abbas abash abase |