alphanumeric
3 synonyms for alphanumeric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Made up of both letters and numbers, and sometimes other keyboard characters.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
alphameric
alphanumerical
alphamerical
How to use alphanumeric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
alphanumeric characters
alphanumeric password
alphanumeric code
alphanumeric order
Neutral, mildly technical. Standard in computing, forms and admin.
Etymology
A blend of alphabetic and numeric, from Greek alphabētos and Latin numerus 'number'.
Full origin of alphanumeric →Frequently asked questions
Do alphanumeric characters include symbols?
Strictly, no — alphanumeric means letters A–Z and digits 0–9 only. Many password forms nevertheless use the word loosely to mean 'letters, numbers and symbols', so read the specific rule the site gives rather than assuming.
What is an alphanumeric password?
It is a password containing at least one letter and at least one digit, rather than letters alone. Most sites also require a mix of upper and lower case, and many add a symbol on top.
How does alphanumeric sorting work?
It orders digits before letters, then goes character by character. That is why A10 sorts before A2 in a plain alphanumeric sort — the 1 is compared with the 2 before anything else is looked at. Natural sorting fixes this by reading whole numbers.
