scalar

/ˈskeɪ.lə/adj
Middle School
1

Having magnitude but not direction.

2

Consisting of a single value (e.g. integer or string) rather than multiple values (e.g. array).

3

Of, or relating to scale.

4

Of or pertaining to a musical scale.

5

Relating to particles with a spin (quantum angular momentum) of 0 (known as spin 0).

6

Pertaining to the dimension on which something is measured.

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