abbreviation, noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The doctor decided to abbreviate his name to 'Dr. Rnzaf' on his business cards to save space.

Definition:To shorten a word or phrase by using an abbreviation. For example, writing 'Dr.' instead of 'Doctor'.

From abbreviate

Example:The abbreviation 'rnzaf' is not an initialism; it likely stands for a term or phrase whose full form is not explicitly known or stated.

Definition:A type of abbreviation consisting of initials; each taken from a distinct word of a phrase or name. For example, 'NASA' from 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration'.

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Example:This abbreviation 'rnzaf' does not form a pronounceable word, so it is not an acronym.

Definition:A type of abbreviation that forms a pronounceable word from the first letters or parts of each word in a phrase. For example, 'UN' from 'United Nations'.

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