Rhyming

/ˈraɪmɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Creating words that have the same or similar ending sounds, like 'cat' and 'hat,' or the act of using rhymes in poetry.

Etymology

From 'rhyme,' which comes from Old French 'rime,' possibly from Germanic roots meaning 'sequence' or 'arrangement.' The word was originally 'rime' before being respelled with 'h' under Greek influence.

Kelly Says

Rhyming predates written language—humans have been using rhyme and rhythm to remember information for thousands of years, which is why nursery rhymes are so effective at teaching children; our brains are literally wired to remember patterns of sound.

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