dilution

/daɪˈljuːʃən/noun
High School
1

The process of making something dilute.

2

A solution that has had additional solvent, such as water, added to it into order to make it less concentrated.

3

The process of bringing in unskilled workers to replace skilled ones, for example during wartime.

4

Ellipsis of share dilution.

5

Ellipsis of trademark dilution.

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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