Definition

In a way that uses the same beginning sounds in a series of words, often for poetic or rhetorical effect.

Example

The poet wrote alliteratively, creating a musical quality in his verses.

Conversation

Have you ever tried to write poetry alliteratively?

No, but it sounds fun! How do you do that?

You just pick a letter and use it to start most of the words in a line.

That sounds challenging but really cool; I might give it a shot!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alliteratively → It is formed from "alliterative" (from Latin "alliterare", meaning to have the same letter) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "alliteratively" means in a manner that employs alliteration, or the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'alliterative' which means using the same starting sounds, and remember that 'alliteratively' describes doing something in that same sound-repeating way.

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