topology

/təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/noun
High School
1

The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).

2

Any collection τ of subsets of a given set X that contains both the empty set and X, and which is closed under finitary intersections and arbitrary unions.

3

The anatomical structure of part of the body.

4

The arrangement of nodes in a communications network.

5

The properties of a particular technological embodiment that are not affected by differences in the physical layout or form of its application.

6

The topographical study of geographic locations or given places in relation to their history.

7

The art of, or method for, assisting the memory by associating the thing or subject to be remembered with some place.

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

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