canonical

/kəˈnɒn.ɪ.kəl/adj
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.

2

According to recognised or orthodox rules.

3

Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.

4

Prototypical.

5

In conformity with canon law.

6

In the form of a canon.

7

Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter.

8

In canonical form.

9

Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.

10

Related to or part of the canon of a fictional universe.

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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