assimilation — the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The new exchange student's assimilation into Korean culture was so complete that he started bowing to vending machines.
- The company's assimilation of the startup brought fresh ideas and young talent.
- His assimilation of complex mathematical concepts was remarkably fast for a beginner.
assimilation
NOUN[/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/]
the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas
A new immigrant adopts local customs, showing gradual assimilation into the community.
AS(toward) + SIMIL(similar) + ATION(process) — assimilation is the process of becoming similar to a new group.
After a moment of hesitation, his imitation eventually led to complete assimilation into the team.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assimilare' meaning 'to make similar to,' composed of the prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'similare' (to make like), derived from 'similis' (similar). The word entered English in the 14th century through Old French.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + simil- (similar, like) + -ation (process/noun) = assimilation
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📝Examples
“The new exchange student's assimilation into Korean culture was so complete that he started bowing to vending machines.”
“The company's assimilation of the startup brought fresh ideas and young talent.”
“His assimilation of complex mathematical concepts was remarkably fast for a beginner.”
“The alien's failed assimilation attempt was obvious when it tried to eat pizza with chopsticks at an Italian restaurant.”
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