aptagram

English

Etymology

Blend of apt +‎ anagram.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæp.tə.ɡɹæm/

Noun

aptagram (plural aptagrams)

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".

   "Vile" is an aptagram of "evil".