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Is the word achoo alliterative onomatopoeic lyrical or elliptic?

The word "achoo" is onomatopoeic.

Here's why:

* Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it describes. "Achoo" directly imitates the sound of a sneeze.

Let's look at the other options:

* Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words (e.g., "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"). "Achoo" doesn't have repeating consonant sounds.

* Lyrical refers to something poetic or song-like. While "achoo" might be used in a song, it's not inherently lyrical.

* Elliptic means omitting something that is understood, often used in grammar. "Achoo" isn't missing any parts of a sentence or phrase.

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