acronym
Translation
acronym
Examples
NASA is an acronym for a long name.
NASA is an acronym for a long name.
Do you know what this acronym stands for?
Do you know what this acronym stands for?
Grammar Patterns
((an acronym)) for (sth.) an abbreviation formed from initial letters Scuba is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abbreviation, initialism
Etymology
From Greek 'akron' (tip, end) + 'onyma' (name). A name made from the 'tips' of words.
Memory Tips
An 'acronym' is a 'name' ('onym') made from the 'top' ('acro') letters.