Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alphanumerical
Adjective
/ˌælfəˈnʊmɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to a system that uses both letters and numbers.
Examples
- The password must be alphanumerical, combining letters and numbers.
- Alphanumerical sorting is used in databases to organize entries effectively.
- Many software systems require alphanumerical usernames for security reasons.
Meaning
Alphanumerical characters include the 26 letters of the alphabet and the 10 digits from 0 to 9, often used in coding and data organization.
Synonyms
- alphanumeric
- numeric and alphabetic
- letters and digits
