noun
dissimilation
Dissimilation (noun) means the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
noun
1
The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
2
A dissimilatory process that supply a cell with energy only without the assimilation of nutrients.
3
A phenomenon where one of a pair of similar adjacent consonant or vowel sounds in a word becomes less similar.
4
The rejection, by a minority group, of the customs and attitudes of the dominant culture.
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Etymology
From dis- + -similation, after assimilation.
Rhymes for dissimilation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dissimilation?
"dissimilation" (noun) means the act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
What are the different meanings of dissimilation?
"dissimilation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar; 2. A dissimilatory process that supply a cell with energy only without the assimilation of nutrients; 3. A phenomenon where one of a pair of similar adjacent consonant or vowel sounds in a word becomes less similar.