ALLITERATIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable

Example: alliterative verse

Synonyms

Alliterative

🔗 Related Words

alliterate – A related word in the same word family.

-ive – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.

➡️ Words that Start with AL

Almsgiving Alphanumeric Allude Alembics Allergens Aluminas Alienism Allures Albany Algonquian Allomorph Allelomorph

Words that End with VE ⬅️

Pidove Preserve Presumptive Preventative Preventive Rebarbative Receive Deserve Designative Destructive Detective Determinative