ADA

noun

Elementary

Initialism of adenosine deaminase, the enzyme that specifically affects RNA. See ADAR.

Initialism of assistant district attorney.

Acronym of anti-doping agency.

Abbreviation of azodicarbonamide.

Initialism of autodestructive art.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

beda meda neda reda seda veda breda ikeda maida mayda

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”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

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

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ade age aid

Consonance

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

dug hud mud ude abed aids bird budz darn data

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