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Scuba was originally an acronym for "self contained underwater breathing apparatus," but today it's considered a word on its own

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Q: Is scuba an example of an acronym?
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What acronym mean?

An acronym is a way of shortening a phrase so it is quicker to say or write, For Example: AKA is an acronym of 'Also Known As' and 'SCUBA' is an acronym of 'Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus'


Where did the word SCUBA come from?

It's an acronym: Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus = SCUBA (not scuba)


One word for a group of words?

A group of words can be:a sentencea paragraphan essaya lettera storya poema mottoan expressiona sayinga dictionary


What does the acronym radar and scuba stand for?

SCUBA-self contained underwater breathing apparatus


What is the orgin of word scuba?

The word scuba was originally an acronym for self contained breathing apparatus.


Can acronyms be words?

Yes. Scuba is both an acronym and a word.


Does an acronym have to be a word?

An acronym is a string of letters standing for the words in a phrase. So no - SCUBA was not a word before it was an acronym. As an acronym SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) has entered the language and now can stand on its own as a noun -- an aqualung or a verb - scubaed and scubaing, an adjective - the scuba industry. So no an acronym doesn't have to be a word, and just because some become words doesn't mean they should. HAND.


Full form of SCUBA?

Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus


How do you use the word scuba in a sentence?

While scuba is an acronym, it is no longer necessary to capitalize every letter of the word.I would like to upgrade my scuba gear.


How do you spell Scuba in Italian?

Scuba is a word based on an acronym so it is international, now the word diving will need to be translated.


What is the name for a word made up from initials such as radar or scuba?

acronym


What was the acronym for the aqualung?

SCUBA ...Which stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus