In mathematics, the lexicographic or lexicographical order is a generalization of the alphabetical order of the dictionaries to sequences of ordered symbols or, more generally, of elements of a totally ordered set. There are several variants and generalizations of the lexicographical ordering.

What is meaning of Lexicographically?

1 : the editing or making of a dictionary. 2 : the principles and practices of dictionary making. Other Words from lexicography Example Sentences Learn More About lexicography.

What is lexicographic order example?

When applied to numbers, lexicographic order is increasing numerical order, i.e. increasing numerical order (numbers read left to right). For example, the permutations of {1,2,3} in lexicographic order are 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, and 321. When applied to subsets, two subsets are ordered by their smallest elements.