apronym
/ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/
apronym noun: an acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
Noun
apronym (plural apronyms)
- An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
- If the acronym spells a word that suits the message (e.g. MAMA for Mothers Against Male Aggression) it is known as an apronym. Motivational speakers often use acronyms or apronyms because they are so easy to remember.2018, Simon Lancaster, Speechwriting: The Expert Guide
- SWIFT was an apronym, an acronym that spelt a contextually meaningful word. It was meant to be fast. Indeed, SWIFT messages are literally lightning fast, travelling over wire at the speed of light, basically instantaneous.2020, Nikesh Lalchandani, Payments and Banking in Australia
apronym meaning in Tamil
apronym in Tamil
- சொல் விளையாட்டு
Forms of apronym
| plural | apronyms |
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Origin of apronym
Blend of apropos + acronym.
Questions about apronym
- What does apronym mean?
- Apronym means an acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
- What is apronym in Tamil?
- Apronym in Tamil is சொல் விளையாட்டு. See Apronym meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is apronym?
- Apronym is a noun.
- How do you pronounce apronym?
- Apronym is pronounced /ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/.
- What is the plural of apronym?
- The plural of apronym is apronyms.
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