magnitude

/ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/noun
High School
1

The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.

2

An order of magnitude.

3

A number, assigned to something, such that it may be compared to others numerically

4

Of a vector, the norm, most commonly, the two-norm.

5

The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude

6

A ratio of intensity expressed as a logarithm.

7

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

Consonance

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