facultative

/ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/adj
University
1

Of or relating to faculty, especially to mental faculty.

2

Not obligate; optional, discretionary or elective.

3

That grants permission or power to do something.

4

Able to perform a particular life function, or to live generally, in more than one way.

5

At which a given function is positive.

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