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acronym in Dutch

acronym in Dutch is acroniem, letterwoord — acronym means a word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.

acronym in Dutch

acroniem
noun
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
letterwoord
noun
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.

What does "acronym" mean?

  1. noun A word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.
    "Our teacher explained that "scuba" is an acronym, not a normal word."
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acronym in a sentence

  • Our teacher explained that "scuba" is an acronym, not a normal word.
  • "NASA" is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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What is "acronym" in Dutch?
"acronym" in Dutch is acroniem, letterwoord. acronym means: A word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.
How do you use "acronym" in a sentence?
Example: "Our teacher explained that "scuba" is an acronym, not a normal word." In Dutch, "acronym" is acroniem, letterwoord.
Are there other ways to say "acronym" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "acronym": acroniem, letterwoord.
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