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What is it called when you shorten a long term and use the first letter of each word?
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∙ 15y ago
The shortened form of a word is known as an abbreviation
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Chromosomal structures that shorten with each cell division are called?
Telomeres
What is it called when the first letter of each word is used to memorize?
allitaration
What is it called when you use the first letter of each word in a phrase?
Acronym
What is it called when you use the first letter of each word in a list to create a memorable saying?
they are called Mnemonics :)
What do you call a sentence where the first letter of each subsequent word follows chronologically?
An acrostic is a type of sentence where the first letter of each subsequent word follows chronologically to spell out a word or message.
What are the fibers that shorten and pull the chromatids apart called?
Microtubules pull the chromatids from the chromosome apart. Each former sister c
What type of poem is called when a name is given and each letter has a different meaning?
An acrostic poem is a type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message. Each letter representing a different meaning is known as the mnemonic acrostic, where each letter stands for a distinct concept related to the main word or message of the poem.
Give you an acronym of the word family?
No. Acronyms are for multiple words, normally combining the first letter of each word. ie NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. You can abbreviate it/shorten it to anything you want but there isn't anything standard I know of.
What kind of letter does each month?
First letter, perhaps
Do shadows shorten?
Yes. The length of a shadow is determined by the altitude of the Sun. Therefore shadows shorten then lengthen as each day progresses and, between days, shorten and lengthen as summer comes and passes.
What is it called when you make a phrase where the first letter of each word in the phrase forms the word the phrase is describing?
You described an acrostic poem.
What is it called when each letter in a word represents a different word?
It's called an acronym (such as FBI, NASA or USA) when the first letter or letters of some words are used.These may also be called "initialisms" including D.A. (district attorney) or BBC.
