alliteratively
|al-lit-er-a-tive-ly|
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/əˈlɪtərəˌtɪvli/
(alliterative)
repetition of initial sounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alliteratively' originates from the Latin word 'alliteratio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'littera' meant 'letter.'
Historical Evolution
'alliteratio' transformed into the English word 'alliteration,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alliteratively.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the repetition of letters,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'using alliteration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that uses alliteration, the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
The poet wrote alliteratively to create a rhythmic effect.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 06:51