amphigam
|am-phi-gam|
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/ˈæmfɪˌɡæm/
same forwards and backwards
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigam' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi,' meaning 'both' or 'around,' and 'gramma,' meaning 'letter' or 'writing.'
Historical Evolution
'amphi' combined with 'gramma' in Greek to form 'amphigam,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a word or phrase that reads the same forwards and backwards, also known as a palindrome.
The word 'level' is an example of an amphigam.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 20:51