Definition of dissimilation Dissimilation
dis•sim•i•la•tion
We found 6 definitions of dissimilation from 4 different sources.
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What does dissimilation mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: dissimilations |
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| dissimilation - 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" | ||
| linguistic process the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings" | ||
| dissimilation - breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy | ||
| catabolism, katabolism, destructive metabolism | ||
| biological process, organic process a process occurring in living organisms | ||
| metabolic process, metabolism the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life | ||
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Wiktionary 
- dissimilation (Noun)
The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar. - dissimilation (Noun)
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.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- dissimilation (n.)
The act of making dissimilar.
Part of speech
🔤- dissimilation, noun, singular of dissimilations.
