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/tɜːm/noun
Elementary
1

That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary, terminus.

2

A chronological limitation or restriction, a limited timespan.

3

Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.

4

Specifically, the conditions in a legal contract that specify the price and also how and when payment must be made.

5

A point, line, or superficies that limits.

6

A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.

7

Relations among people.

8

Part of a year, especially one of the divisions of an academic year.

9

Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.

10

The time during which legal courts are open.

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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

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