Anadrome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.nə.dɹoʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anadrome is a noun meaning A word which forms a different word when spelled backwards.
Meaning
A word which forms a different word when spelled backwards.
More Meanings
- An anadromous fish.
Example Sentences
"Desserts" and "stressed" are believed to be the longest common English anadromes.
Word Forms
- anadromes
Synonyms for anadrome
Depending on context, synonyms include semordnilap, heteropalindrome, levidrome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ananym, anachronym, autantonym, auto-antonym, anacolutha, back slang.
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