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   assimilation

   /əsɪmɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas: "the assimilation of the knowledge of the Greeks"
   • ▪ the absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture: "the assimilation of Italians into American society"
   • 2. the absorption and digestion of food or nutrients by the body or any biological system: "nitrate assimilation usually takes place in leaves"
   • 3. the process of becoming similar to something: "Watson was ready to work for the assimilation of Scots law to English law where he thought it was justified"
   • ▪ the fact of a sound being made more like another in the same or next word: "when p is preceded by some Latin prefixes, it is doubled because of the assimilation of a consonant, as in 'apparent' (ad-parent)"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of assimilation in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ASSIMILATION definition: 1. the process of becoming a part, or making someone become a part, of a group, country, society…. Learn more.

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     ASSIMILATION meaning: 1. the process of becoming a part, or...

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     ASSIMILATION translate: 加入；融入；同化, 吸收,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › assimilationAssimilation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word assimilation, from biology and linguistics to culture and politics. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related words.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryASSIMILATION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Assimilation can mean the process of becoming part of a group, country, society, or organism, or the absorption of food, or the influence of sounds. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its usage with examples from various sources.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › assimilationASSIMILATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Assimilation is the act or process of absorbing, adopting, or merging with something or someone. It can apply to various domains, such as language, culture, nutrition, or physiology. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of assimilation in sentences.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › assimilation-societyAssimilation | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Assimilation is the process of absorbing into the dominant culture of a society, involving taking on its traits and becoming socially indistinguishable. Learn about the types, causes, and examples of assimilation, as well as its contrast with balkanization.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › assimilationAssimilation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Whether you’re talking about ideas or nutrients, assimilation describes the act of taking something in and absorbing it fully. Assimilation comes from the Latin assimilationem, meaning “likeness" or "similarity.”

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASSIMILATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Assimilation is the process of absorbing or becoming similar to something else, such as a culture, a sound, or a food. Learn the different meanings and examples of assimilation in various fields, such as linguistics, physiology, and sociology.