anagram
2 synonyms for anagram, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
“"Listen" is an anagram of "silent."”
2. verb
To rearrange the letters of a word or phrase into a new one.
“You can anagram "cat" into "act."”
How to use anagram
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
solve an anagram
form an anagram
Etymology
From Greek ana- ("back, up") plus gramma ("letter"), by way of French anagramme.
Full origin of anagram →Frequently asked questions
What does “anagram” mean?
The word “anagram” means a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. In plain terms, a word puzzle formed by shuffling the letters of another word.
How do you pronounce “anagram”?
“Anagram” is pronounced A-nuh-gram (/ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “anagram” in a sentence?
Here is “anagram” used in a sentence: “"Listen" is an anagram of "silent.".”
What part of speech is “anagram”?
Depending on how it is used, “anagram” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “anagram” come from?
The word “anagram” comes from French. From Greek ana- ("back, up") plus gramma ("letter"), by way of French anagramme.
How many meanings does “anagram” have?
“Anagram” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
