Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anagram
noun
/ˈæn.ə.ɡræm/
Definition
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of a different word or phrase.
Examples
- Listen is an anagram of Silent.
- Schoolmaster is an anagram of The classroom.
- Debit card is an anagram of Bad credit.
Meaning
An anagram is a form of word play where the letters of a word are rearranged to create a new word or phrase, using all the original letters exactly once.
Synonyms
- Wordplay
- Rearrangement
