absolutism

/ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/noun
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1

Doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees; doctrine that God acts in an absolute manner.

2

The principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; Synonym of despotism.

3

Belief in a metaphysical absolute; belief in Absolute.

4

Positiveness; the state of being absolute.

5

The characteristic of being absolute in nature or scope; absoluteness.

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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