acronym
/ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/IPA: /AE1 K R AH0 N IH0 M/
noun
- 1
An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words, sometimes exclusively such abbreviations when pronounced as a word (as "laser") rather than as individual letters (initialisms such as "TNT").
- 2
An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To form into an acronym.
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