Dictionary Vocabulary

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

adverb in alphabetical order

• The glossary is organized in alphabetical order for easy reference.
• I can't find your name in the list because it's not in alphabetical order.
• Let's put the songs in the playlist in alphabetical order so it's easier to find them.
• The books on the shelf were arranged in alphabetical order, creating a neat and organized display.

noun the practice of compiling dictionaries

• The study of lexicography involves analyzing the structure and usage of words in a language.
• Lexicography is all about dictionaries and words.
• I never knew lexicography was a thing until I took that linguistics class.
• In the world of lexicography, words are like puzzle pieces waiting to be put together.