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Alphabetical: meaning, definitions and examples

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alphabetical

 

[ ˌæl.ɪˈfɛk.tɪ.kəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

order arrangement

Alphabetical refers to the arrangement of words or items based on the sequence of letters in the alphabet. This system is often used in dictionaries, indexes, and catalogs to facilitate easy navigation and retrieval of information.

Synonyms

ABCs, alphabetic, lexicographical

Examples of usage

  • The books are arranged in alphabetical order on the shelf.
  • You need to sort the names alphabetically for the guest list.
  • The directory lists all employees alphabetically.

Translations

Translations of the word "alphabetical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alfabético

🇮🇳 वर्णानुक्रमिक

🇩🇪 alphabetisch

🇮🇩 alfabetis

🇺🇦 алфавітний

🇵🇱 alfabetyczny

🇯🇵 アルファベット順の

🇫🇷 alphabétique

🇪🇸 alfabético

🇹🇷 alfabetik

🇰🇷 알파벳순의

🇸🇦 أبجدي

🇨🇿 abecední

🇸🇰 abecedný

🇨🇳 字母顺序的

🇸🇮 abecedni

🇮🇸 lágmál

🇰🇿 әлфавиттік

🇬🇪 ალფაბეტური

🇦🇿 əhlaqlı

🇲🇽 alfabético

Etymology

The word 'alphabetical' is derived from the term 'alphabet', which itself comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta. The term 'alphabet' emerged in the early 14th century, primarily to denote the script or characters used in a language. 'Alphabetical' entered the English language around the 15th century, illustrating the method of arranging words or items according to the order of letters. The development of alphabetical systems allowed for standardized organization, facilitating easier access to information in written forms. Over centuries, this method has been widely adopted across numerous languages, serving crucial roles in indexing and cataloging information effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,334, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.