surname

/ˈsɜːˌneɪm/noun
High School
1

The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).

2

Synonym of epithet, an additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement.

3

Synonym of nickname, an additional name given to a person, place, or thing, a byname.

4

The cognomen of Roman names.

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

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