alphabetical

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet
  2. adjective arranged in order according to the alphabet

Etymology

From Latin alphabēticus + -al. By surface analysis, alphabet + -ical.

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