anagrammatize
|an-a-gram-ma-tize|
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/ˌænəˈɡræməˌtaɪz/
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/ˌænəˈɡræmətaɪz/
make into an anagram
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anagrammatize' 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 borrowed into English as 'anagrammatize' in the 17th century, and has remained in use with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make an anagram,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to rearrange the letters of a word or phrase to form an anagram.
She tried to anagrammatize the word 'listen' into another word.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 14:36