Backronymy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backronymy is a noun meaning The back-formation of a phrase to fit an acronym.
Meaning
The back-formation of a phrase to fit an acronym.
Example Sentences
This is made possible by the almost instantaneous demotivation of acronyms (see also Fandrych 2004: 21, 122, 132, and Ungerer 1991a and 1991b), which enables processes such as remotivation, backronymy and playfulness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backronym, apronym, acronymy, acronyming, acronymania, acronymitis.
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