notional

/ˈnəʊʃənəl/adj
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

Of, containing, or being a notion; mental or imaginary.

2

Speculative, theoretical, not the result of research.

3

Stubborn.

4

Having descriptive value as opposed to a syntactic category.

5

Used to indicate an estimate or a reference amount

6

Full of ideas or imaginings.

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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