Acronym vs. Anagram

Acronym vs. Anagram — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Acronym and Anagram

Acronymnoun

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").

Anagramnoun

(of words) A word or phrase that is created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

The word "silent" is an anagram of "listen".

Acronymnoun

An abbreviation formed by the beginning letters or syllables of other words (as "Benelux").

Anagramverb

To form anagrams.

Acronymverb

To form into an acronym

Anagramnoun

a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase

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Acronymnoun

a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name

Anagramverb

read letters out of order to discover a hidden meaning