viscosity

/vɪsˈkɑsɪti/noun
High School
1

The state of being viscous.

2

A quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid, as measured by the force per unit area resisting uniform flow.

3

A tendency to prolong interpersonal encounters.

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