error

/ˈɛɹə/noun
Elementary
1

The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.

2

A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.

3

Sin; transgression.

4

A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination.

5

The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one.

6

A play which is scored as having been made incorrectly.

7

One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.

8

Any alteration in the DNA chemical structure occurring during DNA replication, recombination or repairing.

9

An unintentional deviation from the inherent rules of a language variety made by a second language learner.

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

Consonance

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