dilatation

/ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/noun
High School
1

Prolixity; diffuse discourse.

2

The act of dilating; expansion; an enlarging on all sides; the state of being dilated

3

A dilation or enlargement of a canal or other organ.

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