CDS

noun

Elementary

Initialism of credit default swap.

Initialism of child-directed speech, a simplified form of speech used by adults when talking to infants.

Initialism of Chief of the Defence Staff.

Initialism of cognitive dysfunction syndrome.

Initialism of Controlled Dangerous Substances.

Initialism of cat distribution system.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bes ids pcs tvs aziz beas bees cees deas dees

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”)

cab cac cad cai cal cam can cao cap car

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

abd acc atv bbc bbq bea bee bes bmw bta

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

ids zed adds ades beds dams debs deis desi dews

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