alphameric

adjective

al·​pha·​mer·​ic ˌal-fə-ˈmer-ik How to pronounce alphameric (audio)

Word History

Etymology

alphabetic + numeric

First Known Use

circa 1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alphameric was circa 1952

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Cite this Entry

“Alphameric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alphameric. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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