Roman

/ˈɹəʊ.mən/adj
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Of or from Rome.

2

Of or from the Roman Empire.

3

Of or from the Byzantine Empire.

4

Of noble countenance but with little facial expression.

5

Supporting the characters of the Latin alphabet.

6

Used to distinguish a Roman numeral from an Arabic numeral in oral discourse.

7

A font that is upright, as opposed to oblique or italic. (See roman font.)

8

Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church or the Holy See.

9

Of a style characterised by the size and boldness of its round arches and vaults, and having baths, aqueducts, basilicas, amphitheatres, etc.

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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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