Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acronymic

Adjective
/ˌæk.rəˈnɪ.mɪk/
Definition
Relating to or using acronyms.
Examples
  • The acronymic term ‘NASA’ stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
  • In text messaging, acronymic shorthand like ‘LOL’ has become common.
Meaning
Acronymic refers to anything characterized by or formed from acronyms, which are abridged forms of phrases made by combining initial letters of a series of words.
Synonyms
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