Anagrammatic

/ˌænəɡrəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Related to or characteristic of an anagram; involving the rearrangement of letters to form new words or meanings.

Etymology

Formed from 'anagram' (from Greek 'ana-' meaning 'up' or 'back' + 'gramma' meaning 'letter') plus the suffix '-atic.' An anagram literally 'rearranges' letters, and the adjective describes things that have this quality.

Kelly Says

The prefix 'ana-' literally means 'up' or 'back,' so an anagram sends letters 'back' to be rearranged—it's the same 'ana-' prefix that appears in anagoge, creating a funny connection between spiritual elevation and letter scrambling.

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