alphanumeric
/ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/
Meanings
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Noun
A sequence of characters that can include both letters and numbers.
- "The password for the account is a 12-character alphanumeric sequence."
- "The barcode on the product is a unique alphanumeric code."
Synonyms
alnum
Variants
List of all variants of alphanumeric that leads to same resultalphanumeric , alphanumerical , alphanumerically , alphanumerics
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term 'alphanumeric' is derived from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet, 'Alpha' and 'Numeric'. It was first used in the early days of computing to describe the characters that could be used in data processing.
Trivia
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The term 'alphanumeric' was first used in the 1940s.
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The longest alphanumeric sequence in the English language is the pi constant, which has over 10,000 digits.
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The term 'alphanumeric' is also used in programming and data processing to describe input that can include both letters and numbers.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Numeric sequence: A sequence of numbers only, unlike alphanumeric which can include both letters and numbers.
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Alphabetical sequence: A sequence of letters only, unlike alphanumeric which can include both letters and numbers.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, alphanumeric codes have been used extensively in various genres, including science fiction, mystery novels, and thrillers. In music, there are songs and bands named after the term. In art, alphanumeric sequences have been used in installations and digital art.
How to Memorize "alphanumeric"
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visualize
- To memorize the word 'alphanumeric', visualize a sequence of letters and numbers.
- Imagine a keyboard with both letters and numbers.
- Practice writing the word and visualizing its components. -
associate
- Associate the word 'alphanumeric' with a memorable phrase or acronym.
- Create a mental image of a barcode or password to remember the word. -
mnemonics
- Use a mnemonic device to help remember the word and its meaning.
- Create a sentence using the first letter of each word in 'alphanumeric' to create a memorable phrase.
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