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alphabet

/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

Meanings
noun
The set of letters used when writing in a language.

Examples :

"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."
language writing linguistics

Related Words

Illustration mathematics

mathematics noun

/mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/

An abstract representational system used in the study of numbers, shapes, structure, change and the relationships between these concepts.

"Mathematics helps us understand the relationship between different shapes in our daily lives. "

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration alphabetically

alphabetically adverb

/ˌælfəˈbetɪkli/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

(manner) In an alphabetical manner.

"The students listed the names of their favorite animals alphabetically. "

Illustration distinguishable

distinguishable adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/

Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

"Black is very distinguishable against a white background"

Illustration represents

represents verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ /rɛprəˈzɛnts/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's view of the city skyline. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration alphabetic

alphabetic adjective

/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk/ /ˌælfəˈbɛdɪk/

Of or relating to an alphabet, especially the characters A to Z, both uppercase and lowercase.

"Please sort the books on the shelf in alphabetic order by the author's last name. "

Illustration syllabary

syllabary noun

/sɪˈlæbəɹi/

A table or list of syllabic letters or syllables

"The teacher gave each student a syllabary to help them learn to read the Cherokee language. "

Illustration subtraction

subtraction noun

/səbˈtɹækʃən/

The process of subtracting a number from another.

"The subtraction of 5 from 12 is 7. "

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration represent

represent verb

/ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's vision of a peaceful countryside. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "