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Definition of Dissimilation
1. 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"
2. Noun. Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.
Exact synonyms: Catabolism, Destructive Metabolism, Katabolism
Group relationships: Metabolic Process, Metabolism
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Antonyms: Anabolism
Derivative terms: Catabolic, Catabolic, Catabolize, Katabolic, Katabolic
Group relationships: Metabolic Process, Metabolism
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Antonyms: Anabolism
Derivative terms: Catabolic, Catabolic, Catabolize, Katabolic, Katabolic
Definition of Dissimilation
1. n. The act of making dissimilar.
Definition of Dissimilation
1. Noun. The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar. ¹
2. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dissimilation
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Dissimilation
1. Synonym: disassimilation. Synonym: catabolism. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dissimilation
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