abecedarius
- noun
- /ˌeɪbɪsɪˈdɛəriəs/
- Literature
- Each stanza in the abecedarius started with the next letter of the alphabet, from A to Z.
Examples
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The medieval monk composed an abecedarius to aid in the memorization of important virtues.
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The poet wrote an abecedarius for her new collection.
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Writing an abecedarius can be a fun challenge for poets interested in form and constraint.
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Have you ever read an abecedarius?
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Each stanza in the abecedarius begins with the next letter of the alphabet, providing a unique poetic structure.
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The medieval monk crafted an abecedarius to help his students memorize the teachings more easily.
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Writing an abecedarius is a rewarding exercise for poets who enjoy exploring different forms of poetry.
Synonyms
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A poem or puzzle where the first letters of each line spell a word
A poem or list where each line starts with the next letter of the alphabet
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word abecedarius comes from the Latin abecedarium, built from the first letters A B C D, and it means 'alphabetical'. So an abecedarius poem is like a little 'A-B-C' march, with each line or stanza starting with the next letter of the alphabet, which is why it helps you remember the order of letters.