desultory
/ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/adj
High School
1
Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence.
2
Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject.
3
Disappointing in performance or progress.
4
Leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.
Thesaurus
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
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