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Definition of alphabetically

alphabetically

/ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kli/
al · pha · bet · i · cal · ly
Adjective:alphabetical
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• adverb

1

In the customary order of the letters of the alphabet.

Example

"The librarian arranged the reference books alphabetically by the author's last name."

2

By means of an alphabet or alphabetic script rather than pictographs or ideograms.

Example

"Many ancient languages that were once recorded with syllabaries are now written alphabetically."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'alphabetical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'alphabet' derives from Late Latin 'alphabetum', ultimately from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, 'alpha' and 'beta'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alphabetically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alphabetically
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