adactylism

/ædækˈtɪlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A poetic or rhetorical device in which one or more words, lines, or phrases are repeated with some variation.

“The use of adactylism in the poem created a sense of rhythm and musicality.”

Synonyms

  • alliteration
  • assonance
  • consonance

Antonyms

  • dissonance
  • variability