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Definition of acronymic

acronymic

/ˌæk.rəˈnɪm.ɪk/
ac · ro · nym · ic
Adverb:acronymically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, having the nature of, or formed as an acronym.

Example

"Many government agencies and research institutions are best known to the public by their acronymic titles."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from 'acronym' plus the adjective suffix '-ic', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'akron' (tip or end) and 'onyma' (name).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acronymic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acronymic
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