assimilation
əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən
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Definition of assimilation - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
culturalprocess by which a person acquires characteristics of a group
  • Immigrants often undergo assimilation to adapt to new cultures.
incorporation integration
2.
biologyTECH.the process of absorbing nutrients after digestionTECH.
  • Assimilation is crucial for growth and energy.
absorption ingestion
3.
psychologyTECH.the integration of new ideas into existing structuresTECH.
  • Learning involves the assimilation of new concepts.
absorption incorporation integration
4.
linguisticsTECH.sound change where a sound becomes like anotherTECH.
  • Assimilation affects pronunciation in many languages.
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Expressions with assimilation

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ability to take in and make part of oneself
The power of assimilation helps immigrants adapt to new cultures.
assimilation where a sound becomes like the preceding sound
In 'dogs', the 's' undergoes progressive assimilation.
accumulation of gas molecules on a solid surface
Surface assimilation is crucial in catalysis.

Origin of assimilation

Latin, assimilare (to make similar)

Terms with assimilation included in their meaning

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assimilation
become indistinguishable from others in a group
assimilation
taken in or assimilated by something
assimilation
absorbed or assimilated into something else
learning
gradual, often unconscious assimilation of knowledge or ideas
cultural assimilation
adopt English customs or attitudes
assimilation
absorbing individuals to neutralize opposition
absorbing ideas
absorption or assimilation of ideas or knowledge
organic process
the breakdown and assimilation of body structures

Examples of assimilation in a sentence

  • Assimilation can be challenging for some individuals.
  • Proper assimilation ensures nutrients reach cells.
  • Assimilation occurs after digestion in the intestines.
  • The assimilation of cultural values can be challenging for immigrants.
  • His assimilation of scientific theories was impressive.
  • Assimilation can simplify complex clusters.

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  1. French:assimilation, incorporation, ...
  2. German:Assimilation, Integration, ...
  3. Italian:assimilazione culturale, assimilazione, ...
  4. Spanish:asimilación cultural, asimilación, ...
  5. Portuguese:assimilação cultural, assimilação, ...
  6. Chinese:文化同化, 吸收作用, ...
  7. Japanese:文化適応, 同化, ...
  8. Arabic:اِندِمَاج, امتصاص, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִטַּמְעוּת, סְפִיגָה, ...
  10. Russian:культурная интеграция, ассимиляция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:культурна інтеграція, асиміляція, ...
  12. Hindi:सांस्कृतिक आत्मसात, अवशोषण, ...

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