acronymizing
|ac-ro-ny-miz-ing|
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/ˈækrəˌnɪmaɪzɪŋ/
(acronymize)
convert to acronym
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acronymize' originates from the word 'acronym,' which comes from Greek, specifically the word 'akron,' meaning 'tip' or 'end,' and 'onoma,' meaning 'name.'
Historical Evolution
'acronym' was adopted into English in the 20th century, and 'acronymize' was formed by adding the verb-forming suffix '-ize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to create an acronym,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to convert a phrase or a series of words into an acronym.
The team is acronymizing the project names for easier reference.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 11:51