Definition/Meaning of acronym

• English - Noun: acronym ( plural acronyms ) An abbreviation formed by (usually initial) letters taken from a word or series of words , that is itself pronounced as a word , such as RAM , radar , or scuba ; sometimes contrasted with initialism . 2014 , A teacher , "Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents", The Guardian , 23 September 2014: Some teachers festoon every spare inch of wall with…
• English - Etymology: acro- +‎ -onym , first attested around 1940. From Ancient Greek ἄκρος ( ákros , “ tip ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/
• English - See also: Category:English shortenings - a list of all abbreviated forms acronymania acronymic acronymous acronymonym initialism mnemonic