discovery

/dɪsˈkʌv(.ə).ɹi/noun
Elementary
1

Something discovered.

2

The discovering of new things.

3

An act of uncovering or revealing something; a revelation.

4

A pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

5

Materials revealed to the opposing party during the pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered.

6

A discovered attack.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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

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