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
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