accidental

/ˌæk.sɪˈdɛn.tl̩/adj
Elementary
1

Pertaining to accident and not essence; thus, inessential; incidental; secondary.

2

Nonessential to something's inherent nature (especially in Aristotelian thought).

3

Adjusted by one or two semitones, in temporary departure from the key signature.

4

Occurring sometimes, by chance; occasional.

5

Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional.

6

Being a double point with two distinct tangent planes in 4-dimensional projective space.

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