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ac·ro·nym  (kr-nm)
n.
A word formed from the initial letters of a name, such as WAC for Women's Army Corps, or by combining initial letters or parts of a series of words, such as radar for radio detecting and ranging.
[acr(o)- + -onym.]
acro·nymic, a·crony·mous (-krn-ms) adj.
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Adj.1.acronymicacronymic - characterized by the use of acronyms
acronymous


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