ALLITERATIVE

alliterative

(adjective) having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable; “alliterative verse”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

alliterative

In the form or style of alliteration.

Source: Wiktionary


Al*lit"er*a*tive, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or characterized by, alliteration; as, alliterative poetry.

– Al*lit"er*a*tive*ly, adv.

– Al*lit"er*a*tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

25 September 2024

TRAINED

(adjective) shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form; “a trained mind”; “trained pigeons”; “well-trained servants”


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