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 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

Micron’s point in stringing together this alphabetical atrocity is that the market for one of its most lucrative products could see 40% yearly growth through 2028, from $35 billion to $100 billion.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

With this in mind, the table below lists the stocks from Wright’s latest “Timely Ten” list, in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

We lined up outside in the corridor in alphabetical order and marched in to music played on a record player.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez