Acro

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In zoology and botany, an element of many compounds of Greek origin, referring to the top, tip, point, apex, summit, or edge of anything. In a few compounds acro- (acr-) improperly represents Latin acer, acris, sharp, pungent: as, acronarcotic, acrolein.
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  • adjective. of or pertaining to something that combines acrobatic elements with that of something else.
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    "I need to know whether the acro has been defined, I need to ensure that subsequent spellings-out are turned into acros, and I need to make sure the acro is used at least 3 times in the document."
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