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Definition of anagram

anagram

/ˈæn.ə.ɡræm/
an · a · gram
Adverb:anagrammatically
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Plural:anagrams
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Adjective:anagrammatic
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Past Simple:anagrammed
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Past Participle:anagrammed
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Present Participle:anagramming
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anagram Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another, such as 'cinema', formed from 'iceman'.

Example

"The author used an clever anagram of her own name as a pseudonym for her mystery novels."

• verb

1

To rearrange the letters of a word or phrase to form a new word or phrase.

Example

"Crossword enthusiasts can quickly anagram jumbled letters in their heads to solve cryptic clues."

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• Rhymes for anagram

• Nearby Words

anacyclus
anadyr
anagallis
anagram
anaheim
anal
anally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French anagramme or Modern Latin anagramma, ultimately from Ancient Greek anagrammatizein ('to transpose letters'), combining ana- ('back' or 'anew') and gramma ('letter').

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