Acrostical

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɔstɪkəl/

Definitions of acrostical

adjective relating to or characteristic of an acrostic, a poem or puzzle in which certain letters in each line form a word or words

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an acrostical poem in my English textbook.

A2 The students were asked to create an acrostical name poem for their assignment.

B1 The acrostical puzzle in the newspaper was challenging to solve.

B2 The author's acrostical writing style added a unique element to the novel.

C1 The acrostical arrangement of letters in the code provided a clue to solving the mystery.

C2 The artist's acrostical paintings were displayed in a prestigious gallery.

Examples of acrostical in a Sentence

formal The poem followed an acrostical pattern, with the first letter of each line spelling out a hidden message.

informal I tried my hand at writing an acrostical poem for my English assignment, it was pretty fun!

slang I'm not a fan of acrostical puzzles, they always seem too tricky for me.

figurative The acrostical nature of her speech revealed a deeper meaning that resonated with the audience.

Grammatical Forms of acrostical

• past tense: acrosticized
• plural: acrosticals
• comparative: more acrostical
• superlative: most acrostical
• present tense: acrostical
• future tense: will be acrostical
• perfect tense: has been acrostical
• continuous tense: is being acrostical
• singular: acrostical
• positive degree: acrostical
• infinitive: to acrosticize
• gerund: acrosticizing
• participle: acrosticized

Origin and Evolution of acrostical

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acrostical' originates from the Greek word 'akrostikhis' meaning 'at the tip of the verse'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message, the term 'acrostical' has evolved to also refer to any form of writing or composition where certain letters or words form a hidden message or pattern.