constant

/ˈkɒnstənt/adj
Middle School
1

Unchanged through time or space; permanent.

2

Consistently recurring over time; persistent.

3

Steady in purpose, action, feeling, etc.

4

Firm; solid; not fluid.

5

Consistent; logical.

6

Bounded above by a constant.

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

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