Acronyms: meaning, definitions and examples

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acronyms

 

[ ˈækrənɪm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

abbreviation

An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase or name, typically pronounced as a single word.

Synonyms

abbreviation, acrostic, initialism

Examples of usage

  • NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
  • FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)
  • UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund)

Translations

Translations of the word "acronyms" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acrônimos

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्ताक्षर

🇩🇪 Akronyme

🇮🇩 akronim

🇺🇦 акроніми

🇵🇱 akronimy

🇯🇵 頭字語 (とうじご)

🇫🇷 acronymes

🇪🇸 acrónimos

🇹🇷 kısaltmalar

🇰🇷 두문자어

🇸🇦 اختصارات

🇨🇿 akronymy

🇸🇰 akronymy

🇨🇳 首字母缩略词

🇸🇮 akronimi

🇮🇸 skammstafanir

🇰🇿 қысқартулар

🇬🇪 აკრონიმები

🇦🇿 akronimlər

🇲🇽 acrónimos

Word origin

The word 'acronym' originated in the mid-20th century and is derived from the Greek words 'akron' (end) and 'onuma' (name). Acronyms have become a common form of abbreviation in modern language, particularly in fields such as technology, government, and business.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,429, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.