Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palindrome
noun
/ˈpælɪnˌdroʊm/
Definition
A word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward (ignoring spaces, punctuation, and capitalization).
Examples
- Examples of palindromic words include “radar,” “level,” and “civic.”
- “A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!” is a famous palindromic phrase.
- Numbers like 121 or 1331 are also considered palindromes.
Meaning
Palindromes are often used for fun in wordplay and puzzles, as they have a symmetrical quality that can be intriguing and entertaining.
Synonyms
- reversible word
- mirror word
