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acronymically

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌækrəˈnɪmɪkli/

KK: /ˈækrəˌnɪmɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a manner that relates to or involves the use of abbreviations formed from the initial letters of a series of words.


Example

The organization was acronymically known as NASA, which stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that you can create acronyms acronymically to remember things better?
Sloth B
Really? That sounds interesting!
Sloth A
Yeah, it makes memorizing lists so much easier.
Sloth B
I should try that for my study notes!

Synonyms & Antonyms
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Root Explanation

Acronymically → It is formed from "acronym" (from Greek "akronymon", meaning a word formed from the initial letters of a series of words) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "acronymically" means in a manner relating to or characteristic of acronyms.

Memory Tip

Think of how an acronym is formed from the initial letters of words, and remember that "acronymically" describes something done in that specific way.

Visually Confused Words
patronymically
macaronically
laconically
chronically
conically
comically
astronomically
anachronically
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