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What is another word for Assimilation? – 131 Assimilation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    absorption acculturation adaptation adjustment amalgamation blending consolidation convergence integration merger naturalization synchronization unification uniformity union alliance affiliation association commingling fusion incorporation mingling synthesis coalescence harmonization homogenization immunization internalization socialization synchronization transformation acclimation habituation

    Meaning of Assimilation

    The primary meaning of the word "Assimilation" refers to the process of becoming similar to something else, often through adaptation or absorption.

    Definitions

    • The process of becoming similar to something else, especially in terms of culture, language, or biology
    • * The act of assimilating something, such as a nutrient or a new idea
    • * The state of being assimilated, or made similar to something else

    Etymology of Assimilation

    The word "Assimilation" comes from the Latin words "assimilare" meaning "to make similar" and "assimilatio" meaning "a making similar"
    The term has been used in various fields, including biology, sociology, and psychology, to describe the process of adapting or absorbing something new

    Example Uses

    • The immigrants underwent a process of cultural assimilation, adopting the customs and language of their new country
    • * The plant's ability to undergo photosynthesis is an example of biological assimilation
    • * The company's assimilation of the new technology led to increased efficiency and productivity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    differentiation separation distinction divergence isolation exclusion rejection resistance contrast dissimilation discrimination segregation individualization polarization repulsion divergence nonconformity heterogeneity variability disparity incongruity inconsistency

    Related Nouns

    culture society community population ethnicity nationality language custom tradition heritage identity adaptation adjustment integration incorporation merger alliance affiliation association organization institution system structure framework

    Related Verbs

    adapt adjust integrate incorporate merge affiliate associate socialize naturalize internalize transform convert change modify alter evolve develop grow absorb immerse engage participate

    Related Adjectives

    cultural social ethnic national linguistic traditional customary heritage identity adaptive adjustable integrative incorporative merging affiliative associative socialized naturalized internalized transformed converted changed modified altered evolved developed absorbed immersed engaged participatory