anomaly

/əˈnɒm.ə.lɪ/noun
High School
1

A deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.

2

Something or someone that is strange or unusual.

3

Any event or measurement that is out of the ordinary regardless of whether it is exceptional or not.

4

Any of various angular distances.

5

A defect or malformation.

6

A failure of a classical symmetry due to quantum corrections.

7

An irregularity or disproportion.

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

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