| 释义 |
al·pha·bet·ic
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|bed.ik, -etik, -ēk-\ adjective
or al·pha·bet·i·cal \-ə̇kəl, -ēk\
1. : of or belonging to an alphabet or alphabets in general
2. : written in an alphabet : employing an alphabet
< an alphabetic inscription >
< an alphabetic language >
3. : employing letters that by and large represent single phonemes
< an alphabetic system of writing >
4. : arranged, subdivided, or proceeding according to the order of the letters of the alphabet
< an alphabetic sequence >
5.
a. : fulfilling the function of a letter of an alphabet
< an alphabetic character >
b. : characteristic of a letter of an alphabet
< a sign having alphabetic value >
6. : frequently designated especially in informal and unofficial use by a shortened name consisting of the initial letters of the several words that constitute the full official name
< alphabetic government agencies > |