Alphabetic

Pronunciation: /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk/

Alphabetic (adjective)

  1. Using letters in a fixed order, like A then B, to arrange words or information.
  2. Describing a writing system where sounds are shown mainly by letters.
  3. Following the usual letter-based order when naming or listing items.

Examples

  • The alphabetic system sorts words by letter order.
  • We use an alphabetic system to find names quickly.