Meaning of the word acrostic in English
What does acrostic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
acrostic
US /əˈkrɑː.stɪk/
UK /əˈkrɒs.tɪk/
Noun
a poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which certain letters in each line form a word or words
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She wrote an acrostic poem where the first letter of each line spelled out her friend's name.
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The puzzle book contained several challenging acrostics.
Adjective
of or relating to an acrostic
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The ancient manuscript contained an acrostic inscription.
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They used an acrostic method to remember the order of the planets.