acrostic

What is another word for acrostic? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A poem or piece of writing whose initial letters, read down the page, spell out a hidden name or message.

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How to use acrostic

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It is mostly used in writing and puzzle contexts rather than casual speech.

Etymology

Acrostic was borrowed from Middle French acrostiche, which came from Late Latin acrostichis. That word in turn came from Ancient Greek, combining a root meaning tip or extremity with a word meaning a row or line of verse.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an acrostic?

It is a poem or text where certain letters, often the first of each line, spell out a name or message.

How do you write an acrostic poem?

You choose a word or name, write it vertically down the page, and start each line with those letters in order.

Where does the word acrostic come from?

It came into English through Middle French from Late Latin and ultimately from Ancient Greek words meaning tip and line of verse.

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