additive

/ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/adj
High School
1

Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.

2

That is distributive over addition.

3

Whose operator is identified as addition.

4

Pertaining to chemical addition.

5

Of or pertaining to genes (or the interaction etc. of such genes) which govern the same trait and whose effects work together on the phenotype.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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