conglomerate

/kənˈɡlɒm.(ə.)ɹət/noun
High School
1

A cluster of heterogeneous things.

2

A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.

3

A rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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