Alphabetic Definition & Meaning

alphabetic
adjective
  1. relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet; "alphabetical writing system"
  2. arranged in order according to the alphabet; "an alphabetic arrangement"; "dictionaries list words in alphabetical order"

"Alphabetic" in song lyrics

See how alphabetic is used in real songs:

  • "I'm POETIC, while dealin with the alphaBETIC"
    Akinyele — Exercise
  • "They awfully fed it with germs, alphabetic"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Hypnotic Prophets
  • "in the jaw side of my mouth, I'm alphabetic"
    Organized Konfusion — Organized Konfusion

Usage tips for "alphabetic"

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