alphameric

7.4

Containing both letters and numbers, for example in codes or passwords

adjective
/ˌæl.fəˈmɛr.ɪk/

Specialized

: alfanumérico

Many license plates use a mix of alphameric characters to increase the number of combinations.

Examples

The form only accepts alphameric characters, so symbols are not allowed.
Please enter an alphameric code for your new password.
The password must contain alphameric characters.
Please enter an alphameric code to proceed.
Many online accounts require an alphameric password that includes both letters and numbers.
To register, you need to create an alphameric username with both letters and digits.
For security reasons, please choose an alphameric PIN that combines numbers and letters.

Synonyms

alphanumeric

vsalphameric

3 4.6

Containing both letters and numbers

is the same meaning but differs as an alternative form or spelling

alphanumerical

vsalphameric

4.6

Containing both letters and numbers, like a code or password

is the same meaning but appears as a different spelling or form

alphamerical

vsalphameric

Specialized

8.2

Containing both letters and numbers

shares identical sense but differs only in orthographic form

Surface Forms

alphameric positive

Morphology

alphameric = alphanumeric (semi-transparent) = alpha + meric

Form and meaning reflect the familiar 'alphanumeric' relation to letters and numbers, but the uncommon form 'alphameric' may not be immediately recognized by learners.

Etymology

The word alphameric joins alpha, which means 'letter' and appears in alphabet, and numeric, which means 'number'. So alphameric simply means made of both 'letters' and 'numbers', which is why an alphameric code uses letters and numbers together.