Alphabet

/ˈæl.fə.bet/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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.

The basic set of rules or principles governing a particular field or area.

Understanding the alphabet of the law is essential for any aspiring lawyer.

The word 'alphabet' comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta.

alphabet soup

A chaotic assortment of letters, often used metaphorically for confusion.

to learn one's ABCs

To learn the basics of something, often used regarding learning to read and write.

the ABCs of something

The fundamentals or basic principles of a subject.

letter

A character in the alphabet that represents a phoneme.

phonetics

The study of the sounds of human speech.

script

A system of writing that is often specific to a language.

A way of referring to someone who is inexperienced or a beginner.

He's just an alphabet when it comes to video games.

A term used to describe chaotic or mixed information, similar to 'alphabet soup'.

That report was pure alphabet!