Meaning of apronym | Babel Free

Definitions

An acronym or backronym that spells out another word or phrase relating to the meaning of the phrase that it abbreviates.

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Examples

“If the acronym spells a word that suits the message (e.g. MAMA for Mothers Against Male Aggression) it is known as an apronym. Motivational speakers often use⟳ acronyms or apronyms because they are so easy to remember⟳.”

“SWIFT was an apronym, an acronym that spelt a contextually meaningful word. It was meant to be fast. Indeed, SWIFT messages are literally lightning fast, travelling over wire at the speed⟳ of light⟳, basically instantaneous.”

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