real

/ɹiːl/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

2

Genuine, not artificial, counterfeit, or fake.

3

Genuine, unfeigned, sincere.

4

Actually being, existing, or occurring; not fictitious or imaginary.

5

That has objective, physical existence.

6

Having been adjusted to remove the effects of inflation; measured in purchasing power (contrast nominal).

7

Relating to the result of the actions of rational agents; relating to neoclassical economic models as opposed to Keynesian models.

8

Being either a rational number, or the limit of a convergent infinite sequence of rational numbers: being one of a set of numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line.

9

Relating to immovable tangible property.

10

Absolute, complete, utter.

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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