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Subject:Re: lexocographical From:Blair John <Blair -dot- John -dot- MM5 -at- MACMAIL1 -dot- NB -dot- ROCKWELL -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 9 Aug 1995 14:09:41 -0800
Mark L. Levinson wrote:
> The word "lexicographical" is sometimes used as an alternative
> to "alphabetical" when more than the alphabet is involved. For
> example, when terms can begin with numerals.
Perhaps, but "alphanumeric" or "alphanumerical" are much more appropriate when
"more than the alphabet is involved." AND, they are easier to pronounce,
either verbally or mentally!
