Synonyms for

Alphabetical

Verb / ˌælfʌˈbetɪkʌl / Another word for alphabetical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Synonyms & similar words

alphabetic analphabetic alphabetic ordered systematic methodical arranged sequential graded categorized sorted filed indexed cataloged

Synonyms by register

Formal

sequential ordered systematic

Informal

in order listed sorted

Literary

primordial elemental

Antonyms

disordered random unarranged unsorted jumbled chaotic mixed

Common collocations

  • alphabetical order
  • alphabetical list
  • alphabetical sequence
  • alphabetical arrangement
  • alphabetical index
  • alphabetical sorting
  • alphabetical classification

Word family

noun alphabet
adverb alphabetically

Usage note

Often used in the context of ordering lists or entries. 'Alphabetical order' is a very common collocation.

Example sentences

  1. The books on the shelf are arranged in alphabetical order.
  2. The teacher had the students put their names in alphabetical order.
  3. The index at the back of the book is in alphabetical order.
  4. The list of names was sorted alphabetically.
  5. The files are organized alphabetically by name.

Quotes

  • The English alphabet has 26 letters and is used in alphabetical order.
  • I have always been a fan of lists and putting things in alphabetical order.
  • The best way to organize anything is to put it in alphabetical order.

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