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alphabetical

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for alphabetical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

How to use alphabetical

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

alphabetical order in alphabetical sequence

Etymology

From alphabet + -ical.

Full origin of alphabetical →

Frequently asked questions

What does “alphabetical” mean?

The word “alphabetical” means arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z. In plain terms, sorted A to Z (or Z to A).

How do you pronounce “alphabetical”?

“Alphabetical” is pronounced al-fuh-BEHT-ih-kuhl (/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “alphabetical” in a sentence?

Here is “alphabetical” used in a sentence: “The names in the phone book are listed in alphabetical order.”

What part of speech is “alphabetical”?

“Alphabetical” is an adjective.

Is “alphabetical” a common word?

“Alphabetical” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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