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alphabetical

/ˌælfəˈbɛdəkəl/
/ælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/
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Definitions of alphabetical
  1. adjective
    arranged in order according to the alphabet
    “dictionaries list words in alphabetical order”
    synonyms: alphabetic
    abecedarian
    alphabetically arranged (as for beginning readers)
    alphabetised, alphabetized
    having been put in alphabetical order
  2. adjective
    relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet
    alphabetical writing system”
    synonyms: alphabetic
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