diffusion
The act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion.
The scattering of light by reflection from a rough surface, or by passage through a translucent medium.
The intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation.
The spread of cultural or linguistic practices, or social institutions, in one or more communities.
The gradual spread and adoption of goods or services.
Exchange of airborne media between regions in space in an apparently random motion of a small scale.
The movement of water vapor from regions of high concentration (high water vapor pressure) toward regions of lower concentration.
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