alphabet
Translation
alphabet
Examples
The English alphabet has 26 letters.
The English alphabet has 26 letters.
Children learn the alphabet in school.
Children learn the alphabet in school.
Grammar Patterns
the alphabet a set of letters used for writing a language The English alphabet has 26 letters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: letters, script, characters
Etymology
From Late Latin 'alphabetum', from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, 'alpha' and 'beta'.
Memory Tips
It's literally named after the first two letters, 'alpha' and 'beta'. Think of learning your ABCs.