consonance

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the repetition of consonants (or consonant patterns) especially at the ends of words
    the property of sounding harmonious

Word Origin

consonance (n.)
early 15c., "agreement among persons," from Old French consonance (12c.) "consonance, rhyme," from Latin consonantia "harmony, agreement," from consonantem (nominative consonans) (see consonant). Meaning "correspondence of sounds" is from 1580s.

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Example

1. Actions which were not in consonance with his words .
2. Get married , be at least consonance badges and wedding rings .
3. Thinking mode 's consonance in the difference between chinese culture and western culture .
4. A policy that is popular because of its consonance with traditional party doctrine .
5. Pm certification programs will be offered in consonance with this project classification system .

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