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Synonyms

alphabetical

American  
[al-fuh-bet-i-kuhl] / ˌæl fəˈbɛt ɪ kəl /

adjective

  1. in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

    The list is in alphabetical arrangement.

  2. alphabetic.


alphabetical British  
/ ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl /

adjective

  1. in the conventional order of the letters or symbols of an alphabet

  2. of, characterized by, or expressed by an alphabet

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of alphabetical

First recorded in 1540–50; alphabet + -ical

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Here is the full list of those we know about - in alphabetical order.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

These 13 highly recommended value stocks are listed below, in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

Here is the list of candidates in alphabetical order:

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

You’ll find them listed below in alphabetical order.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

We stand backstage in alphabetical order, waiting for our cues.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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