anagrammatism
|an-a-gram-ma-tism|
C2
/ˌænəˈɡræmətɪzəm/
the art of making anagrams
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anagrammatism' originates from French, specifically the word 'anagrammatisme,' which is derived from 'anagramme' meaning 'anagram' and the suffix '-isme' meaning 'practice or system.'
Historical Evolution
'anagrammatisme' was adopted into English as 'anagrammatism' in the 17th century, and has retained its form and meaning since then.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the practice of making anagrams,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice or art of making anagrams, or a tendency to form anagrams.
Anagrammatism was a popular pastime among Renaissance scholars.
Synonyms
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