Definition

A word, phrase, or number that is the same when read forwards and backwards.

Example

"Racecar" is a well-known example of a palindrome.

Conversation

Did you know that the word 'level' is a palindrome?

Yeah, I've always found that interesting!

I love how some phrases can be palindromes too, like 'A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!'

That's a classic! It's amazing how they read the same forwards and backwards.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Palindrome → It is formed from "palin" (from Greek "palin", meaning again) and "dromos" (from Greek "dromos", meaning running or course). The word describes a sequence that runs back again, as it reads the same forwards and backwards.

Memory Tip

Think of something that reads the same 'again' ('palin') in both directions — that's what a palindrome is.

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