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isogram

|i-so-gram|

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/ˈaɪsəˌɡræm/

equal letters

Etymology
Etymology Information

'isogram' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'isos,' where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'gramma' meant 'letter.'

Historical Evolution

'isogram' was formed from the Greek words 'isos' and 'gramma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'isogram.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'equal letters,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a word or phrase in which no letter occurs more than once.

The word 'subdermatoglyphic' is an isogram.

Last updated: 2025/02/13 22:36