Alphabetical

12 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet. It describes a systematic ordering from A to Z.

“The reference books were organised in alphabetical order by author surname.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌælfəˈbɛdɪkəl/

Syllables

al·pha·bet·i·cal

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Synonyms

alphabetisedordered systematic

Antonyms

analphabetic

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Wordle

Contains four A's and two L's; -ICAL suffix ending

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Scrabble

Worth 21 points; the H (4) adds good value

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