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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Here is the list of candidates in alphabetical order:

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Here are the forward P/E and sales growth projections for the 11 sectors of the S&P 500, listed in alphabetical order with the full index at the bottom:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

You’ll find them listed below in alphabetical order.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

As they called out their names, he noted them carefully in alphabetical order.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster