corporation

/ˌkɔː.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.

2

The municipal governing body of a borough or city.

3

In Fascist Italy, a joint association of employers' and workers' representatives.

4

A protruding belly.

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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