acrophonetic
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/ˌækroʊfəˈnɛtɪk/
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/ˌækrəʊfəˈnɛtɪk/
sound of the beginning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrophonetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrophonetikos,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' or 'beginning' and 'phonetikos' meant 'pertaining to sound.'
Historical Evolution
'akrophonetikos' transformed into the English word 'acrophonetic' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the sound of the beginning,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a system of writing in which each letter represents a word or syllable that begins with that letter.
The acrophonetic system was used in ancient scripts.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 15:06