in reply to Re^2: Perl Etymology, a Recondite List
in thread Perl Etymology, a Recondite List
Ah, yes. It seems retronym is a word, but the wrong one. From dictionary.com:
- retronym, n.
- A word or phrase created because an existing term that was once used alone needs to be distinguished from a term referring to a new development
Backronym is indeed the correct word here.
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