acro'nymic
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acronym (ˈækrənɪm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a pronounceable name made up of a series of initial letters or parts of words; for example, UNESCO for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization | |
| [C20: from | |
| acro'nymic | |
| —adj | |
| acronymous | |
| —adj | |
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Acro'nymic
is always a great word to know.
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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