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anacronym n. An acronym where few people remember what each letter stands for (anachronistic + acronym).

Example Citation:
"Words such as radar and laser began life as acronyms, but now they're 'anacronyms' because few people can recall what their letters originally represented."

Subject Category:
Language - Acronyms and Abbreviations

Posted on July 8, 1997
Updated on July 8, 1997


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