addition

/əˈdɪʃ.ən/noun
High School
1

The act of adding anything.

2

Anything that is added.

3

The arithmetic operation of adding.

4

A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half.

5

A title annexed to a person's name to identify him or her more precisely.

6

Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honour.

7

an organic reaction where two or more molecules combine to form a larger one (the adduct).

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