aptagram en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæp.tə.ɡɹæm/
Etymology
Blend of apt + anagram.
Meanings
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(rare) An anagram whose meaning is relevant to that of the original text that was anagrammed.
"Vile" is an aptagram of "evil".
"Moon starer" is an aptagram of "astronomer".
"Notes" is an aptagram of "tones".
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aptagrams | Number=Plur | lexicographic |