anagrammatise
|an-a-gram-ma-tise|
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/ˌænəˈɡræməˌtaɪz/
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/ˌænəˈɡræmətaɪz/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'anagrammatise' originates from French, specifically the word 'anagrammatiser,' which is based on 'anagramme' meaning 'anagram' and the suffix '-iser' meaning 'to make or do.'
Historical Evolution
'anagrammatiser' was adopted into English as 'anagrammatise' in the 17th century, following the pattern of other -ise/-ize verbs.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make an anagram,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/27 13:06