ambigram
What is another word for ambigram? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A stylized lettering design that spells the same word or phrase when flipped or turned upside down.
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How to use ambigram
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
draw an ambigram
an ambigram logo
upside-down ambigram
ambigram design
It is a neutral term used in art, design, and puzzle circles.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix ambi- with the ending -gram. It was coined by Douglas Hofstadter in the early 1980s.
Full origin of ambigram →Frequently asked questions
What is an ambigram?
An ambigram is a piece of lettering that still spells the same word when you flip or rotate it.
Who coined the word ambigram?
Douglas Hofstadter coined it in the early 1980s.
Can any word be made into an ambigram?
With a skilled graphic artist, nearly any word can be designed to flip so that it still reads clearly.
