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Harmony of word with word concerns a fit between expressions used together, especially their level of familiarity or rarity. An isolated unusual term among ordinary language may jar unless the context warrants it.

This differs from harmony of diction with meaning, which matches verbal tone to semantic content. Here the immediate comparison is between the linguistic character of neighboring words.

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Harmony of one verbal form with another

Verbal Embellishments: Resembling Endings, Jinas, Sajʿ, and Further Devices

Harmony of word with word concerns a fit between expressions used together, especially their level of familiarity or rarity. An isolated unusual term among ordinary language may jar unless the context warrants it.

This differs from harmony of diction with meaning, which matches verbal tone to semantic content. Here the immediate comparison is between the linguistic character of neighboring words.