grammar

/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general.

2

The study of such a system.

3

Actual or presumed prescriptive notions about the correct use of a language.

4

A book describing the grammar (noun sense 1 or noun sense 2) of a language.

5

A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.

6

A formal system defining a formal language.

7

The basic rules or principles of a field of knowledge or a particular skill.

8

A book describing these rules or principles; a textbook.

9

Ellipsis of grammar school.

10

A set of component patterns, along with the rules for connecting them, which can be combined to form more complex patterns such as large still lifes, oscillators, and spaceships.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

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

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