flightless

adj
Elementary
1

Describing kinds of birds that normally cannot fly, such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

2

Describing an individual bird that normally would be able to fly but in this case cannot, such as an injured sparrow.

3

Suddenly deprived of a scheduled (airline) flight by its cancellation.

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