pneumatic

/n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/adj
High School
1

Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases

2

Of or relating to pneumatics

3

Powered by, or filled with, compressed air

4

Having cavities filled with air

5

Spiritual; of or relating to the pneuma

6

well-rounded; full-breasted; bouncy

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