Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alphabetical order
phrase
ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl ˈɔr.dər
Definition
The arrangement of words or items based on the order of the letters in the alphabet.
Examples
- Books in the library are organized in alphabetical order.
- To find the name quickly, look it up in alphabetical order.
- Students’ names were listed in alphabetical order for the attendance sheet.
Meaning
When items are organized from A to Z or Z to A, following the sequence of the letters in the alphabet.
Synonyms
- lexicographic order
- alphabetical sequence
