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acronymically

|a-cro-ny-mi-cal-ly|

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/əˈkrɒnɪmɪkli/

(acronymic)

related to acronyms

Base FormNoun
acronymicacronym
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