magnitude
The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
An order of magnitude.
A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically
Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.
The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude
A ratio of intensity expressed as a logarithm.
A measure of the energy released by an earthquake (e.g. on the Richter scale).
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
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