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anacronym
1. An acronym, the original meaning of which few people remember what the letters stand for; such as, laser and radar; for example: URL which is used on the internet as a website address, is becoming an anacronym, because no one can remember what the letters stand for.
2. Etymology: said to be a combination of parts of the words "anachronistic" and "acronym".
2. Etymology: said to be a combination of parts of the words "anachronistic" and "acronym".
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acro-, acr- +
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-onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym +
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