acronymically
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/əˈkrɒnɪmɪkli/
(acronymic)
related to acronyms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acronymically' originates from 'acronym,' specifically the word 'acronymic,' where 'acro-' meant 'top' and '-onym' meant 'name.'
Historical Evolution
'acronymic' changed from the Greek word 'akron' and 'onoma' and eventually became the modern English word 'acronym.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a word formed from the initial letters of other words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or using acronyms.
The organization is often referred to acronymically as NASA.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 11:06
