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aptagram n. An anagram in which the new word or phrase has a similar meaning to the original word.

Example Citation:
"But it is even more fascinating when we reconfigure words into other words that bear a meaningful relationship to the base. These significant tandems are called aptagrams—words that anagram into their own synonyms."
—Richard Lederer, "Looking at language; Check out this ever-changing parade of antigrams," The Patriot-Ledger, March 22, 1997

Related Word:
antigram

Subject Category:
Language - General

Posted on October 17, 1999
Updated on October 17, 1999


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