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Definition of alphanumeric

alphanumeric

/ˌæl.fə.nuːˈmɛr.ɪk/
al · pha · nu · mer · ic
Adverb:alphanumerically
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Plural:alphanumerics
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alphanumeric Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Consisting of or using both letters of the alphabet and numerals, and sometimes other symbols such as punctuation marks.

Example

"Please create an eight-character alphanumeric password to secure your new account."

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• noun

1

An alphanumeric character, symbol, or sequence of characters.

Example

"The product serial number is a unique string of twelve alphanumerics printed on the bottom label."

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• Nearby Words

alphabetization
alphabetize
alphabetizer
alphanumeric
alphanumerically
alpina
alpine

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century in early computing and data processing as a blend of "alphabetic" and "numeric."

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