Definition

Related to or involving the use of abbreviations formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

Example

The acronymic nature of the organization’s name made it easier to remember.

Conversation

Have you noticed how many acronymic terms we use in our chats?

Yeah, it’s like a secret language sometimes!

I wonder if it makes our conversations harder for others to follow.

Probably! But it definitely saves time when we know what we’re talking about.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acronymic → It is formed from "acronym" (from Greek "akronymon", meaning a word formed from the initial letters of a series of words) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "acronymic" refers to something that pertains to or is characteristic of acronyms.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'acronym' being a word made from the 'initial letters' of other words, and the '-ic' just means it relates to that concept.

Visually Confused Words