specialization

[ˌspɛʃəlaɪ̯ˈzeɪ̯ʃn̩]noun
Middle School
1

The act or process of specializing.

2

The area in which someone specializes.

3

The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.

4

A proof, axiom, problem, or definition whose cases are completely covered by another, broader concept.

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