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lexicographical

/ˌlek.sɪ.ɡræf.ɪ.kəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does lexicographical mean?

adjective

Relating to the arrangement of words in a dictionary, especially in the order of their alphabetical sequence. Used to describe a systematic and orderly arrangement of words.

Example

"The lexicographical order of the dictionary made it easy to find the word we were looking for."

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