alkeet — meaning in English

English meaning

• ABC noun The alphabet, or the basics of a subject.
• primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
• rudiment noun A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

Senses

alkeet is used for these senses in English:

• 101 (Canada, US, alone, or, postpositive, chiefly, humorous) Of a fact, subject, etc.: basic, beginner-level, elementary.
• ABC (obsolete) A primer for teaching the Latin alphabet and first elements of reading. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid-17th century.]
• ABC The fundamentals of any subject. [First attested in the mid-16th century.]
• primer An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts.
• rudiment (often, _, in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

primer — full definition

1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.

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