hereditary

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/adj
Middle School
1

Passed on as an inheritance, by last will or intestate.

2

Of a title, honor or right: legally granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death.

3

Of a person: holding a legally hereditary title or rank.

4

Of a disease or trait: passed from a parent to offspring in the genes.

5

Of a ring: such that all submodules of projective modules over the ring are also projective.

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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