Another Word For Palindrome

Meaning

A palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same forward and backward (ignoring spaces, punctuation, and capitalization). For example, the word "level" is a palindrome because if you read it from left to right or right to left, it appears the same.

Synonyms

• Symmetrical word
• Reversible sequence

Antonyms

• Non-palindrome
• Asymmetrical word

Etymology

The word "palindrome" comes from the Greek roots "palin," meaning "again" or "back," and "dromos," meaning "way" or "direction." So, it literally means "running back again."

Examples of Use

1. The word "racecar" is a classic example of a palindrome.
2. In the poem, she cleverly used palindromes to enhance the playful tone of her verses.
3. The number 121 is a palindrome because it is the same whether read forwards or backwards.