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alliterative

al·lit·er·a·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-lit-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
    • /əˈlɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/
    • /əˈlɪtrətɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-lit-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
    • /əˈlɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/

Definitions of alliterative word

  • adjective alliterative Alliterative means relating to or connected with alliteration. 3
  • adjective alliterative of, showing, or using alliteration 3
  • adjective alliterative pertaining to or characterized by alliteration: alliterative verse. 1
  • noun alliterative Relating to or marked by alliteration. 1
  • adjective alliterative In the form or style of alliteration. 0

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Origin of alliterative

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; alliterat(ion) + -ive

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Parts of speech for Alliterative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alliterative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for alliterative

adj alliterative

  • boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
  • repetitive — pertaining to or characterized by repetition.
  • redundant — characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style.
  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
  • long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.

adjective alliterative

  • assonant — resemblance of sounds.
  • poetic — possessing the qualities or charm of poetry: poetic descriptions of nature.
  • tedious — event: dull

Antonyms for alliterative

adj alliterative

  • concise — Something that is concise says everything that is necessary without using any unnecessary words.
  • simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.

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