condition

/kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/noun
Elementary
1

A state or quality.

2

A particular state of being.

3

The situation of a person or persons, particularly their social and/or economic class, rank.

4

The health status of a medical patient.

5

A certain abnormal state of health; a malady or sickness.

6

A requirement.

7

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

8

A clause in a contract or agreement indicating that a certain contingency may modify the principal obligation in some way.

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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