reason

/ˈɹiː.zən/noun
Elementary
1

That which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.

2

A motive for an action or a determination.

3

An excuse: a thought or a consideration offered in support of a determination or an opinion; that which is offered or accepted as an explanation.

4

A premise placed after its conclusion.

5

Rational thinking (or the capacity for it); the cognitive faculties, collectively, of conception, judgment, deduction and intuition.

6

Something reasonable, in accordance with thought; justice.

7

Ratio; proportion.

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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