Apronym
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apronym is a noun meaning An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
Meaning
An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.
Example Sentences
If the acronym spells a word that suits the message (e.g. MAMA for Mothers Against Male Aggression) it is known as an apronym. Motivational speakers often use acronyms or apronyms because they are so easy to remember.
SWIFT was an apronym, an acronym that spelt a contextually meaningful word. It was meant to be fast. Indeed, SWIFT messages are literally lightning fast, travelling over wire at the speed of light, basically instantaneous.
Word Forms
- apronyms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backronymy, backronym, abbreviature, acronymy, abbrevn, pseudo-acronym.
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