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acronyc

|ac-ro-nyc|

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/əˈkrɒnɪk/

word formed from initials

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acronyc' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akron,' where 'akron' meant 'tip' or 'end,' combined with 'onyma,' meaning 'name.'

Historical Evolution

'acronyc' changed from the Greek word 'akron' and 'onyma' and eventually became the modern English word 'acronyc.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a name formed from the tip or end of words,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a word or name formed as an acronym but pronounced as a word.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a word or name formed as an acronym but pronounced as a word.

NASA is an acronyc, pronounced as a single word rather than individual letters.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/28 07:21