meta

/ˈmɛtə/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

Clipping of metagame.

2

An informal but widely adopted practice in a given field; a de facto standard.

3

Clipping of metaoidioplasty.

4

Clipping of metamour.

5

Clipping of metanalysis: metanalysis or metacommentary focused on media, fandom, or related topics, typically presented as an essay or dialogue.

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

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