inhibitor

/ɪnˈhɪbɪtɚ/noun
High School
1

One who, or that which, inhibits.

2

Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific chemical reaction.

3

Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific biological process.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

exhibitor

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”)

ianibaibmibniceichicyidaideido

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

bibbicbigbilbinbipbisbitbuicid

Consonance

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

bahebajahabshebbhebeheebhobohobshubshabit

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