Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acrostic
noun
/əˈkrɒstɪk/
Definition
A poem or word puzzle in which the first letters of each line or paragraph spell out a word or message.
Examples
- In her poem, she used an acrostic to highlight the message of love.
- The students created an acrostic for their class project, using the letters of the word ‘SCIENCE’.
Meaning
Acrostics are often used as a mnemonic device, helping to remember information or concepts by forming words from the initial letters.
Synonyms
- initialism
- anagram
- mnemonic
