apronym
English
Etymology
Blend of apropos + acronym.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈæp.ɹə.nɪm/
Noun
apronym (plural apronyms)
- A word which, as an acronym or backronym, has a meaning related to the words constituting the acronym or backronym.
- An acronym or backronym that is also a phrase pertaining to the original meaning of the words used to construct the acronym or backronym.
References
- apronym at OneLook Dictionary Search