anatomy

/əˈnæt.ə.mi/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The art of studying the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, and economy.

2

The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.

3

A treatise or book on anatomy.

4

The act of dividing anything, corporeal or intellectual, for the purpose of examining its parts.

5

The form of an individual.

6

The human body, especially in reference to the genitals.

7

A skeleton or other dead body.

8

The physical or functional organization of an organism, or part of it.

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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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