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

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

Once a team has been drawn they will go into the first available group, adhering to the draw constraints, in alphabetical order.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Thirty-four, whom I memorized in alphabetical order after reading about them in newspapers.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse