substitution

/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/noun
Elementary
1

The act of substituting or the state of being substituted.

2

A substitute or replacement.

3

The replacement of an atom, or group of atoms, in a compound, with another.

4

The expansion of the lexicon of a language by native means in correspondence to a foreign term.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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