assonant
(adjective) having the same vowel sound occurring with different consonants in successive words or stressed syllables
assonant
(adjective) having the same sound (especially the same vowel sound) occurring in successive stressed syllables; ânote the assonant words and syllables in âtilting at windmillsââ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
assonant (comparative more assonant, superlative most assonant)
Characterized by assonance; having successive similar vowel sounds.
• Not to be confused with asonant.
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Source: Wiktionary
As"so*nant, a. Etym: [L. assonans, p. pr. of assonare to sound to, to correspond to in sound; ad + sonare to sound, sonus sound: cf. F. assonant. See Sound.]
1. Having a resemblance of sounds.
2. (Pros.)
Definition: Pertaining to the peculiar species of rhyme called assonance; not consonant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
5 April 2025
(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; âthe smart set goes thereâ; âthey were an angry lotâ
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