fm

Proton radius unit

Fm is an informal written abbreviation for "from," common in texting and casual online communication: fm where? meaning "from where?" It appears in quick, compressed messages where vowels are dropped to save keystrokes. (Capitalized FM is frequency modulation radio.)

texting

abbreviation

Shortened word form

casual · message · vowel · keystroke · informal · chat · SMS

Opposites
scale of length measurement

fmlight-year

Astronomical distance measure

parsec · astronomical unit · megaparsec · kilometer · mile

radio modulation type

fmAM

Pre-midday designation

amplitude modulation · shortwave · longwave · MW · satellite radio

Phrases
Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G