analphabetical
|an-al-pha-bet-i-cal|
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/ˌænˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/
not in alphabetical order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analphabetical' originates from the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'alphabetical' from 'alphabet', which comes from the Greek 'alpha' and 'beta', the first two letters of the Greek alphabet.
Historical Evolution
'analphabetical' was formed in English by combining 'an-' and 'alphabetical', following the pattern of similar words like 'anomalous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not alphabetical', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not arranged in alphabetical order; not following the order of the alphabet.
The list was completely analphabetical, making it hard to find names.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 23:21