alphabetical

[ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl]

alphabetical Definition

arranged in the same order as the letters of the alphabet.

Using alphabetical: Examples

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  • Example

    The list is arranged in alphabetical order.

  • Example

    Please file these documents in alphabetical order.

  • Example

    The dictionary is organized alphabetically by word.

alphabetical Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for alphabetical

Origins of alphabetical

from Late Latin 'alphabetum', meaning 'alphabet'

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Summary: alphabetical in Brief

'Alphabetical' [ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl] means arranged in the same order as the letters of the alphabet. It is commonly used to describe the organization of lists, documents, and dictionaries, as in 'The list is arranged in alphabetical order.' Synonyms for 'alphabetical' include 'alphabetic' and 'lexical.'