alphabetical

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UK /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ US /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/adjnoun

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Which sense of 'alphabetical' best fits this usage?

Scholars have noted that ancient Egyptian writing lacked a fully alphabetical system, relying instead on logograms and phonetic signs.