crypto

/ˈkɹɪptəʊ/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
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Clipping of cryptocurrency

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Clipping of cryptography

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A secret supporter or follower.

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Clipping of cryptococcus

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Clipping of cryptococcosis

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Clipping of cryptosporidium

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Clipping of cryptosporidiosis

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”)

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Assonance

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

bibbiccidbigbilbinbipbisbitbui

Consonance

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

coppakpikcapecrapcripcupokampkpmgkump
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