initialism

Word parts

initial + -ism

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈnɪʃəlɪzəm/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular initialism

Plural initialisms

1. (linguistics) Initialise is a term formed by using the initial letters of several words or parts of words.

   BBC is an initialism for British Broadcasting Corporation.