alphabetical

[al-fuh-bet-i-kuhl] / ˌæl fəˈbɛt ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

in ascending order of a writing system

Synonyms

WEAK

A to Z consecutive graded indexed logical ordered progressive

Antonyms

WEAK

unalphabetical

Example Sentences

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The 10 with the lowest trailing-year volatilities are listed in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Here’s a summary of his ratings on the seven airlines, with them listed in alphabetical order:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

This list, in alphabetical order by surname, will be updated once candidates have been confirmed.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Here are 12 of the newest million-dollar neighborhoods around L.A., in alphabetical order.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Hungry Joe collected lists of fatal diseases and arranged them in alphabetical order so that he could put his finger without delay on any one he wanted to worry about.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller