aggregate

/ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.ɡət/noun
High School
1

A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.

2

A mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles; – in distinction from a compound, formed by the union of heterogeneous particles.

3

A set (collection of objects).

4

The full chromatic scale of twelve equal tempered pitches.

5

The total score in a set of games between teams or competitors, usually the combination of the home and away scores.

6

Crushed stone, crushed slag or water-worn gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof system.

7

Solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material, as distinguished from the matrix and any fibers or reinforcements; especially the gravel and sand added to concrete.

8

Any of the five attributes that constitute the sentient being.

9

A mechanical mixture of more than one phase.

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

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