acronym

Meanings

• Noun

  An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a term or phrase, which is pronounced as a distinct word in its own right.

  - "Example 1: HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol."
  - "Example 2: UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

initialism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acronym
rhythms , crimes , chimes

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Variants

List of all variants of acronym that leads to same result
acronym , acronymic , acronymically , acronyms

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek 'akro' meaning 'tip' or 'end' and 'onuma' meaning 'name'. The term was coined by Elmer Gletcher in 1945.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest acronym is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means 'a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica particles'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Abbreviation: An acronym is a specific type of abbreviation where the letters are pronounced as a word.

2. Initialism: An acronym where each letter stands for a separate word.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Acronyms have been used in various fields such as science, technology, military, and education. They help make complex terms or phrases easier to remember and communicate.

How to Memorize "acronym"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the first letter of each word in the acronym forming the shape of the word.
   - For example, to remember the acronym ROYGBIV for the colors of the rainbow, imagine a rainbow with the first letter of each color forming the shape of the rainbow.

2. associate
   

   - Create a memorable sentence using the first letter of each word in the acronym.
   - For example, to remember the acronym PEMDAS for the order of mathematical operations, use the sentence 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use rhymes or songs to help remember the acronym.
   - For example, to remember the acronym OILRIG for the parts of a car engine, use the rhyme 'Oil is in the rig, where the power is big'.

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