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The word for today is… abecedarian (noun, adjective) - noun : one learning the rudiments of something (such as the alphabet) adjective 1a: of or relating to the alphabet b: alphabetically arranged 2: rudimentary Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : The history of abecedarian is as simple as ABC—literally. The term's