parliamentary

/ˌpɑːləˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/adj
High School
1

Of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament.

2

Having the supreme executive and legislative power resting with a cabinet of ministers chosen from, and responsible to a parliament.

3

Of a class of train which, by an act of parliament, ran both ways along a line, at least once each day, at the rate of one penny per mile.

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