acrologies
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/əˈkrɒlədʒiz/
(acrology)
study of initial letters
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros,' where 'akros' meant 'topmost' or 'extreme.'
Historical Evolution
'akros' transformed into the English word 'acro-' as a prefix, and eventually became part of the modern English word 'acrology.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the topmost or highest,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wordplay using initial letters.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of wordplay where the first letters of words are used to create a new word or phrase.
The acrology 'NASA' stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 22:06