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Alphabetismus
An initialism: an abbreviation which is read letter by letter, such as UNAn initialism: an abbreviation which is read letter by letter, such as UN.
Meaning
4 senses(countable)An initialism: an abbreviation which is read letter by letter, such as UN.
(uncountable)The ability to read an alphabet, a rudimentary form of literacy.
Alphabetismus
(uncountable)Excessive reliance upon the alphabet or alphabetic structures.
(uncountable)Discrimination on the basis of the first letter of a name.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
form of literacy:
Forms
plural: alphabetisms| Singular | alphabetism |
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Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable