AC

noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Initialism of absolute ceiling.

2

Initialism of access control.

3

Initialism of account current.

4

Initialism of anterior chamber.

5

Initialism of adult contemporary (a radio format).

6

Initialism of adenylyl cyclase.

7

Initialism of adjuvant chemotherapy.

8

Initialism of air conditioning.

9

Initialism of air corps.

10

Initialism of aircraftman.

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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