Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abc

Noun
/ˌeɪ.biˈsiː/
Definition
The first three letters of the English alphabet, often used to refer to the basics of a subject.
Examples
  • Children learn their abc’s before they start reading.
  • The abc of cooking includes basic techniques like chopping and boiling.
Meaning
In the context of learning, ‘abc’ symbolizes the foundational elements of a particular field or area of knowledge.
Synonyms
  • basics
  • fundamentals
  • principles