epidemic
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
A widespread disease that affects many humans in a population.
2
An occurrence of a disease or disorder in a human population at a frequency higher than that expected in a given time period; an episode of outbreak and subsequent high prevalence.
3
A heightened occurrence of anything harmful.
4
The spreading of an idea or belief amongst a population.
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
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