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Initialism Thesaurus

(linguistics) A term formed from the initial letters of several words or parts of words, which is itself pronounced letter by letter.

Synonyms for Initialism

Depending on context, synonyms include alphabetism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abbreviations, acronyms, initials, symbols, acronym, alphabetism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for initialism?

Possible synonyms include alphabetism.

Can every synonym replace initialism?

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