alphanumeric
|al-pha-nu-mer-ic|
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/ˌælfəˈnuːmərɪk/
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/ˌælfəˈnjuːmərɪk/
letters and numbers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alphanumeric' originates from the combination of 'alphabet' and 'numeric', where 'alphabet' refers to letters and 'numeric' refers to numbers.
Historical Evolution
'alphanumeric' was formed by combining the words 'alphabet' and 'numeric' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'consisting of letters and numbers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of both letters and numbers.
The password must be alphanumeric to ensure security.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/03 07:36