Aptagram

//ˈæp.tə.ɡɹæm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An anagram whose meaning is relevant to that of the original text that was anagrammed. rare

    ""Moon starer" is an aptagram of "astronomer"."

Example

More examples

""Moon starer" is an aptagram of "astronomer"."

Etymology

Blend of apt + anagram.

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