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alphabet

/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabetnoun

alphabets

/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

Translations

The English alphabet has 26 letters.

Английский алфавит состоит из 26 букв.

Children learn the alphabet in kindergarten.

Дети учат азбуку в детском саду.

Definitions

A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the basic sounds of a language.

The English alphabet consists of 26 letters.

A system of characters or symbols representing sounds or concepts, used in a particular language or writing system.

The Greek alphabet is used in many scientific and mathematical contexts.

The basic or rudimentary elements of a field of knowledge; fundamentals.

Before studying advanced physics, you must first learn the alphabet of mathematics.

Synonyms

alphabetical system

alphabetverb

alphabeted

Past Simple

alphabeted

Past Participle

alphabeting

Gerund

Rare but attested transitive verb meaning "to arrange in alphabetical order."

Definitions

To arrange (letters, words, files, etc.) in alphabetical order.

The librarian alphabeted the index cards for easier reference.

alphabetadjective

/ˈæl.fə.bet/

/ˈæl.fəˌbɛt/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "alphabet book") to denote relation to an alphabet.

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or based on an alphabet.

An alphabet chart hangs on the classroom wall.