Definition of "alphabetical" []

• Arranged in the customary order of the letters of a language. (adjective)
• Of, relating to, or expressed by an alphabet. (adjective)

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• "An _alphabetical_ arrangement, be the books of whatever kind they may, will in general obviate the inconvenience felt from such an undigested plan; and it were "devoutly to be wished," by all true bibliographers, that an act of parliament should pass for the due observance of this alphabetical order."
• "The candidates that have filed for the April 7, 2009 election for school board are (in alphabetical order):"
• "And to be democratic about it, Ill be we do it in alphabetical order."