CD

/ˌsiːˈdiː/noun
Elementary
1

Initialism of compact disc.

2

An album; a collection of musical recordings (or, occasionally, other audio such as spoken word).

3

Initialism of corps diplomatique, the diplomatic corps of a particular country.

4

Abbreviation of certificate of deposit.

5

Initialism of creative director, head of the creative department (for example of an advertising agency).

6

Initialism of corporate design, specific design features of a company, corporate identity CI.

7

Initialism of collision detection.

8

Initialism of chart datum.

9

Initialism of cross-dresser.

10

Initialism of cross-dressing.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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