What is "dissimilation" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does dissimilation mean in English? Meaning of dissimilation definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "dissimilation" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "dissimilation": a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other

Noun

  • Meaning: a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other
  • Example: the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation
  • Synonyms: dissimilation
  • Hypernyms: linguistic process
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ Rhymes

    Meaning of "dissimilation": breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

    Noun

  • Meaning: breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
  • Synonyms: catabolism destructive metabolism dissimilation katabolism
  • Hypernyms: biological process organic process
  • Antonyms: anabolism constructive metabolism
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/ Rhymes

    Synonyms:

    performance, attitude, show, stance, stunt, put-on, pose, phony, simulation, stall, fake, front, affectation, bit, posture, pretense, sham, false front, soft soap, sweet talk, feigning, chaser, shuck and jive,

    Antonyms:

    reality, cessation, idleness, inactivity, inertia, quiet, repose, stoppage, suspension, rest,

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    dissimilation in English: dissimilation
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