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