assimilation
Assimilation (noun) means the process of taking in and absorbing something, whether ideas, nutrients, or a group of people into a wider culture. Example: “The assimilation of new employees into the company culture took months.”
How to Use Assimilation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of becoming similar to, or absorbed into, something else.
Word Forms
assimilations plural
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The _____ of new employees into the company culture took months.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin assimilatio, from "assimilate" plus the noun suffix "-ion".
Antonyms
Rhymes for assimilation
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What does “assimilation” mean?
The word “assimilation” means the process of taking in and absorbing something, whether ideas, nutrients, or a group of people into a wider culture. In plain terms, the process of becoming similar to, or absorbed into, something else.
How do you pronounce “assimilation”?
“Assimilation” is pronounced uh-sih-muh-LAY-shuhn (/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “assimilation” in a sentence?
Here is “assimilation” used in a sentence: “The assimilation of new employees into the company culture took months.”
What is the opposite of “assimilation”?
The opposite of “assimilation” — its antonyms — is dissimilation.
What part of speech is “assimilation”?
“Assimilation” is a noun.
Where does the word “assimilation” come from?
The word “assimilation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin assimilatio, from "assimilate" plus the noun suffix "-ion".
Is “assimilation” a common word?
“Assimilation” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “assimilation” have?
“Assimilation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of taking in and absorbing something, whether ideas, nutrients, or a group of people into a wider culture.