Definition

Relating to or characteristic of an anagram, which is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagrammatic form of 'silent'.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making anagrammatic phrases with your name?

No, I haven't! That sounds like a fun challenge.

It can be really entertaining to see what words you can create.

I'll definitely give it a shot; it sounds like a clever game!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anagrammatic → It is formed from "anagram" (from Greek "anagramma", meaning to rearrange letters) and "-atic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "anagrammatic" refers to something that relates to or is characteristic of anagrams, which are words or phrases formed by rearranging the letters of another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rearranging letters' ('anagram') to remember that 'anagrammatic' means relating to that process.

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