apronym

English

Etymology

Blend of apropos +‎ acronym.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/

Noun

apronym (plural apronyms)

  1. A word which, as an acronym or backronym, has a meaning related to the words constituting the acronym or backronym.
  2. An acronym or backronym that is also a phrase pertaining to the original meaning of the words used to construct the acronym or backronym.

References
  • apronym at OneLook Dictionary Search
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