alphabetical
Americanadjective
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in the conventional order of the letters or symbols of an alphabet
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of, characterized by, or expressed by an alphabet
Other Word Forms
- alphabetically adverb
- nonalphabetical adjective
- nonalphabetically adverb
- prealphabetical adjective
- prealphabetically adverb
- unalphabetical adjective
- unalphabetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of alphabetical
Vocabulary lists containing alphabetical
Reference Works - Middle School
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -al, -ial
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Example Sentences
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"Sooner or later these so-called alphabetical world champions are going to have to fight me. They will be hunted and destroyed. Who will they face for money? I'm the money man," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The 10 with the lowest trailing-year volatilities are listed in alphabetical order.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Here is the list of candidates in alphabetical order:
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Micron’s point in stringing together this alphabetical atrocity is that the market for one of its most lucrative products could see 40% yearly growth through 2028, from $35 billion to $100 billion.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
One by one, he heard the names of his colleagues called in alphabetical order.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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