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assimilation

UK
/əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/

Translations

assimilationnoun
assimilations
pl
assimilationEn biologie.
Assimilation in the digestive system involves breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.
L'assimilation dans le système digestif consiste à décomposer les aliments en nutriments que le corps peut absorber.
assimilationDans le domaine social et culturel.
Cultural assimilation often involves adopting the language and customs of the dominant society.
L'assimilation culturelle implique souvent l'adoption de la langue et des coutumes de la société dominante.
The assimilation of new knowledge is crucial for academic success.
L'assimilation de nouvelles connaissances est cruciale pour la réussite scolaire.
assimilationEn phonétique et en phonologie.
Regressive assimilation causes the /n/ in "input" to be pronounced as /m/ before the bilabial /p/.
L'assimilation régressive fait prononcer le /n/ de « input » comme /m/ devant le /p/ bilabial.
The assimilation of immigrants into the local community can take several generations.
L'assimilation des immigrants dans la communauté locale peut prendre plusieurs générations.
Synonyms
blending
conformity
melding
absorption
integration
incorporation
adaptation
assimilationadjective
UK
/əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
US
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to assimilation processes.
The new assimilation policy was widely criticized by human rights groups.
La nouvelle politique d'assimilation a été largement critiquée par les groupes de défense des droits de l'homme.
Additional translations
assimilationnisteQualifie une politique ou une idéologie favorable à l'assimilation.

Definitions

assimilationnoun
The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
The assimilation of new knowledge is crucial for academic success.
The absorption and integration of people, ideas, or culture into a wider society or culture.
The assimilation of immigrants into the local community can take several generations.
The process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group.
Cultural assimilation often involves adopting the language and customs of the dominant society.
In biology, the process by which the body converts food into substances it can use.
Assimilation in the digestive system involves breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.
In phonology, the process by which a speech sound becomes more like a neighboring sound.
Regressive assimilation causes the /n/ in "input" to be pronounced as /m/ before the bilabial /p/.
assimilationadjective
Relating to or intended to promote assimilation.
The new assimilation policy was widely criticized by human rights groups.
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