Acronym vs. Anagram
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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
