acronym — A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words, pronounced as a single word (e.g., NASA, UNESCO).
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words, pronounced as a single word (e.g., NASA, UNESCO).
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæk.rə.nɪm/
Example Sentences
- The exam is full of government acronyms—if you don't know what 'MOEL' stands for, good luck!
- She created a hilarious acronym for her diet plan: E.A.T. (Eat Anything Today).
- Public officials must know common acronyms like NCS and PSAT for the civil service exam.
acronym
NOUN[/ˈæk.rə.nɪm/]
A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words, pronounced as a single word (e.g., NASA, UNESCO).
NASA is an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek, combining 'acro-' (peak, top, beginning) and 'onyma' (name). The term literally refers to a name formed from the initial letters or syllables of words, originally used to describe abbreviations created from the first characters of successive words.
Breakdown
acro- (peak, top, beginning) + -onym (name, word) = a name or word formed from the initial letters of other words.
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📝Examples
“The exam is full of government acronyms—if you don't know what 'MOEL' stands for, good luck!”
“She created a hilarious acronym for her diet plan: E.A.T. (Eat Anything Today).”
“Public officials must know common acronyms like NCS and PSAT for the civil service exam.”
“My professor loves acronyms so much, I think his next child will be named 'A.B.C.D.'”
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