Alphabetical Order Vocabulary

noun a system of letters used to represent sounds of a language

adjective relating to or expressed by a system of letters

• The glossary is organized in alphabetic order for easy reference.
• You can find the word you're looking for in the dictionary, it's all alphabetic.
• I alphabetized my bookshelf so it's easier to find my favorite novels.
• Her thoughts were all jumbled up, like an unalphabetic mess.

verb to arrange or organize systematically

adjective arranged in a particular order or sequence

• The documents have been sorted alphabetically for easy reference.
• I've sorted out all the clothes that need to be washed.
• Let's get this mess sorted before mom gets home.
• Once you have your priorities sorted, everything else falls into place.