Meaning & Definition of word "Alphabetical"

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    Alphabetical

    /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/

    adjective:

    • 1. Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
      • Example: The books on the shelf are organized in alphabetical order by the author's last name.
    • 2. Of or relating to an alphabet.
      • Example: The teacher explained the importance of alphabetical order in the index of a book.
    • 3. Relating to a system of writing that uses letters to represent sounds (as opposed to syllabaries or ideograms).
      • Example: The language uses an alphabetical script that is easy for beginners to learn.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'alphabétique', from Latin 'alphabeticus', from Greek 'alphabētikos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alphabetical order:

    The arrangement of items or names based on the sequence of the letters in the alphabet.

    alphabetical list:

    A list that is arranged in alphabetical order.

    alphabetical sorting:

    The process of organizing data in alphabetical order.

    Related Words

    alphabet:

    A set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language.

    lexicon:

    The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

    Slang Meanings of alphabetical

    Meaning: In a simplified or straightforward manner.

    Example Sentence: He laid out the instructions in alphabetical style for clarity.