decay

/dɪˈkeɪ/noun

Elementary

Rot; any processes or result of organic matter being gradually decomposed, especially by microbial action.

Deterioration of condition; loss of status, quality, strength, or fortune.

Radioactive decay; decomposition of an atom or its nucleus.

Particle decay; decomposition of a sub-atomic particle.

Continuous decrease of a quantity.

Overthrow, destruction, ruin, death.

Array decay.

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Synonyms

nuclear decay—atomic decay

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

aaa aba ama baa bay bey bta cea che cia

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”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

Assonance

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

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

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

dix doc cude doak kids scud cuddle kidnap second crowded

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