What do you call a word that is another word spelled backwards?

Answer 1

Ah, what a happy little question! We call a word that is another word spelled backwards a "palindrome." It's like a little surprise waiting for you at the end of a word, bringing joy and symmetry to language. Just like adding a touch of light to a painting, palindromes add a touch of whimsy to our vocabulary.

Answer 2

Well, honey, that's what we call a "palindrome." It's a fancy way of saying a word that reads the same forwards and backwards. So, next time you come across one, just remember that it's not just a word, it's a palindrome.

Answer 3

One common term is semordnilap (the word palindrome spelled backwards).

Palindromes, like radar and racecar, spell the same word forward or backward. Semordnilaps are different real words when spelled backwards, such as was/saw, liar/rail, diaper/repaid, and desserts/stressed.

Other terms for these words are opisograms, or reverse anagrams.

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Answer 4

Oh, dude, that's an easy one. It's called a palindrome. You know, like "racecar" or "madam." It's like a word that's so cool, it reads the same backward as forward. Pretty neat, huh?