alphameric
|al-pha-mer-ic|
B2
/ˌælfəˈmɛrɪk/
letters and numbers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alphameric' originates from the combination of 'alpha' (the first letter of the Greek alphabet) and 'numeric' (relating to numbers).
Historical Evolution
'alphameric' evolved from the term 'alphanumeric,' which was used to describe systems that included both letters and numbers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to both letters and numbers,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of both letters and numbers.
The password must be alphameric to ensure security.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/03 06:51