separation

/ˌsɛp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Elementary
1

The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

2

The act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another.

3

The act or condition of a married couple living in separate homes while remaining legally married.

4

An agreement legalizing such an arrangement.

5

The place at which a division occurs.

6

An interval, gap or space that separates things or people.

7

An object that separates two spaces.

8

Departure from active duty, while not necessarily leaving the service entirely.

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