division

/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/noun
Elementary
1

The act or process of dividing anything.

2

Each of the separate parts of something resulting from division.

3

The process of dividing a number by another.

4

A calculation that involves this process.

5

A formation, usually made up of two or three brigades.

6

A usually high-level section of a large company or conglomerate.

7

A rank below kingdom and above class, particularly used of plants or fungi, also (particularly of animals) called a phylum; a taxon at that rank.

8

An optional rank subordinate to the infraclass and superordinate to the legion and cohort; a taxon at that rank.

9

A disagreement; a difference of viewpoint between two sides of an argument.

10

A method by which a legislature is separated into groups in order to take a better estimate of vote than a voice vote.

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