acronymy
The formation of words from the initial components of words in a phraseThe formation of words from the initial components of words in a phrase
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The formation of words from the initial components of words in a phrase
(uncountable)The use of acronyms.
Origin
From acronym + -y.From acronym + -y.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable