nonsense

/ˈnɒn.səns/noun
Elementary
1

Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning.

2

An untrue statement.

3

That which is silly, illogical and lacks any meaning, reason or value; that which does not make sense.

4

Something foolish.

5

A type of poetry that contains strange or surreal ideas, as, for example, that written by Edward Lear.

6

A damaged DNA sequence whose products are not biologically active, that is, that does nothing.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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