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| as·sim·i·la·tion [ ə sìmmi láysh'n ] |
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1. act of becoming part of something: the process of becoming part of or more like something greater
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2. integration into group: the process in which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group
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3. learning process: the integration of new knowledge or information with what is already known
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4. physiology nutrient conversion: the incorporation of nutrients into the cells and tissues of plants and animals involving digestion, photosynthesis, and root absorption
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5. (plural as·sim·i·la·tions) phonetics speech sound change: the changing of a speech sound under the influence of an adjacent sound
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