Alphabetical

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

Definitions of alphabetical

adjective relating to or in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example Sentences

A1 The children lined up in alphabetical order by their first names.

A2 The glossary at the end of the book is in alphabetical order.

B1 Please organize the files in alphabetical order for easy reference.

B2 The index in the back of the textbook is arranged alphabetically.

C1 The library catalog is organized alphabetically by author's last name.

C2 The list of attendees was presented in alphabetical order of their last names.

adverb in alphabetical order

Example Sentences

A1 The books on the shelf are arranged in alphabetical order.

A2 Please organize the files alphabetically by last name.

B1 The list of names is sorted alphabetically for easy reference.

B2 The index in the back of the book is arranged alphabetically.

C1 The dictionary is organized alphabetically by word, making it easy to look up definitions.

C2 The library catalog is arranged alphabetically by author, title, and subject for efficient searching.

Examples of alphabetical in a Sentence

formal The glossary is organized in alphabetical order for easy reference.

informal I can't find your name in the list because it's not in alphabetical order.

slang Let's put the songs in the playlist in alphabetical order so it's easier to find them.

figurative The books on the shelf were arranged in alphabetical order, creating a neat and organized display.

Grammatical Forms of alphabetical

past tense

alphabetized

plural

alphabeticals

comparative

more alphabetical

superlative

most alphabetical

present tense

alphabetizes

future tense

will alphabetize

perfect tense

has alphabetized

continuous tense

is alphabetizing

singular

alphabetical

positive degree

alphabetical

infinitive

to alphabetize

gerund

alphabetizing

participle

alphabetized

Origin and Evolution of alphabetical

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Late Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'alphabetical' originated from the Late Latin word 'alphabeticalis', which was derived from the Greek word 'alphabētos' meaning 'of the alphabet'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something in alphabetical order, the term 'alphabetical' has evolved to encompass any organization or arrangement based on the order of the alphabet.