alphabetical

alphabetical or alphabetic (ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk^əl)

—*adj*
1.	in the conventional order of the letters or symbols of an alphabet
2.	of, characterized by, or expressed by an alphabet

alphabetic or alphabetic

—*adj*

alpha'betically or alphabetic

—*adv*

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Example sentences

They are in alphabetical order and are seniors unless noted.

The letters line up on the right-hand side of the screen in alphabetical order,

top to bottom.

Entertainment companies are listed in alphabetical order, with no description.

The bar recommendations are all in alphabetical order.

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"And for the citation of so many authors, 'tis the easiest thing in nature. Find out one of these books with an alphabetical index, and without any farther ceremony, remove it verbatim into your own ... there are fools enough to be thus drawn into an opinion of the work; at least, such a flourishing train of attendants will give your book a fashionable air, and recommend it for sale."

-Miguel De Cervantes