Associations to the word «Dissimilation»
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Wiktionary
DISSIMILATION, noun. The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
DISSIMILATION, noun. (phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar, resulting in a form that is easier for the listener to perceive.
Dictionary definition
DISSIMILATION, noun. A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other; "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation".
DISSIMILATION, noun. Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.
Wise words
Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events,
not of words. Trust movement.