dormant

/ˈdɔɹmənt/adj
Middle School
1

Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

2

In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.

3

Leaning.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

formantnormentstormentinformant

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”)

dabdacdaddaedahdaidakdaldamdan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

domltdmuddimemadamademodidummydemanddomino

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