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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

The list of storm names is announced on 1 September each year and runs in alphabetical order.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 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

Here are the 11 retailers, with Dollar Tree and Dollar General listed first, followed by the others in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

Nigro questioned the class, in roughly alphabetical order, about what we had done before coming to the Academy.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover