aptagram

noun

aptagram

noun

/ˈæp.tə.ɡɹæm/

Etymology Blend of apt + anagram.

1

Rare An anagram whose meaning is relevant to that of the original text that was anagrammed.

  • "Moon starer" is an aptagram of "astronomer".
  • "Notes" is an aptagram of "tones".
1 more example
  • "Vile" is an aptagram of "evil".

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