alphabet

/ˈælfəˌbɛt/
noun
  1. A set of letters used to write a language, usually arranged in a fixed order.
    • She wrote her name using the Greek alphabet for her language class.
    • Children in kindergarten learn the alphabet by singing a song.
    • The English alphabet has 26 letters, from A to Z.
  2. The basic principles or fundamental knowledge of a subject.
    • The course teaches the alphabet of investing, including stocks and bonds.
    • Before you can code, you need to learn the alphabet of programming logic.
    • This beginner's guide covers the alphabet of photography, like aperture and shutter speed.
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