cancellation

/kænsəˈleɪʃən/noun
Middle School
1

The act, process, or result of cancelling; as, the cancellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

2

The operation of striking out common factors, e.g. in both the dividend and divisor.

3

A postmark that marks a postage stamp so as to prevent its reuse.

4

In United States intellectual property law, a proceeding in which an interested party seeks to cancel the registration of a trademark or patent.

5

The property of being cancellate.

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