a linguistic process by which a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound

The process by which one sound influences the articulation of a neighboring sound so that the sounds become similar or the same. May be either progressive or regressive, immediate or distant.

Making similar: sounds in close proximity often assimilate features of one another, and this can be an important factor in sound change. /n/ before /p/ is usually realised as [m] because it assimilates the labial features of the following consonant.

(noun) The tendency of a sound to imitate its neighbor, e.g. ampersand from and per se and. The results from the it precedes, both being labial consonants.

əˌsɪməˈleʃn̩] - a process that causes a sound to become more similar to one of its neighbours.

A phonological rule where one segment takes on the properties of a neighboring segment, such as the nasality of [g] onto [n] in "kingdom." This is called partial assimilation because only the nasality is assimilated. If this were total assimilation, the result would be [kiggdom]. In generative phonology, assimilation is defined as the copying of features, whereas in feature geometry, assimilation is the spreading or association of features (as in tone spreading). Two types of assimilation are feature filling and feature changing. See also dissimilation, partial assimilation, total assimilation .

The process by which a consonant or vowel adopts the phonological value of an adjacent phoneme. Example: Prefix “in” + noun “mortal” ⇒ “immortal” where the “n” assimilates or takes on the value of the following letter “m.

Assimilation is a typical sound change process by which the phonetics of a speech segment becomes more like that of another segment in a word (or at a word boundary), so that a change of phoneme occurs. A common example of assimilation would be "don't be silly" where the and in "don't" become and , where said naturally in many accents and discourse styles. A related process is coarticulation where one segment influences another to produce an allophonic variation, such as vowels acquiring the feature [nasal] before nasal consonants when the velum opens prematurely or becoming labialised as in "boot".

A Piagetian term describing a person's ability to comprehend and integrate new experiences.

C. G. Jung:"Fundamentally, assimilation is the approximation of a new content of consciousness to already constellated subjective material, the similarity of the new content to this material being especially accentuated in the process, often to the detriment of its independent qualities." In this description, he clearly identifies how we may unconsciously alter the qualities of an object of our consciousness to the extent that their original qualities or features may be masked.

the cognitive process that interprets new information in light of existing schemas. 119

cognitive process that fits new information into existing knowledge.

In Piaget's theory, one of the twin processes by means of which cognitive development proceeds. Assimilation is the process whereby the environment is interpreted in terms of the schemas the child has at the time. See accomodation.

the application of previous concepts to new concepts.

listen The processing of new material of learning such that learning occurs. The process of assimilation is guided by the current internal experience (prior experiences in current state of cognitive structure (qv)) of the object of learning, and any given current purposes for the learning. In meaningful learning, assimilation is accompanied by the process of accommodation (qv). cognitive structure – the network of concepts, emotions, knowledge, experiences, beliefs etc that guides a personâ€(tm)s functioning at a particular time;

the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure

the process of conforming one sound to another to aid in pronunciation. For example, in the phrase "in Colorado", the "n" in "in" becomes palatalized because of the following "C". It may take you a while to assimilate this concept.

The mechanism of transferring jobs and individual job holders from the existing grade structure to the new one.

Clearly distinct from integration, a process of eliminating distinctive group characteristics which may be encouraged as a formal policy (e.g., American "melting pot").

The process of interpreting new perceptions in order to make them consistent with existing cognitive structures.

The process of assimilating new ideas into a schema (cognitive structure). See schema (psychology). In the theories of Jean Piaget, the application of a general schema to a particular instance).

In Piagetian theory, a component of adaptation; process of interpreting an experience in terms of current ways (schemes) of understanding things.

An incoming group's adoption of the cultural traits and identity of the host group.

Absorption of a new issue of shares into the parent shares. The original shares, normally issued mid year, did not rank for full yearâ€(tm)s dividend (Non Pari Passu) while the parent share is entitled to full yearâ€(tm)s dividend. Upon assimilation, the assimilated shares rank Pari Passu with the parent share.

A term referring to national treatment in the protection of industrial property. See Paris Convention.

( as·SIM·i·LA·tion. In a sociocultural system the integration of cultural traits from previously distinct cultural groups to the culture, ethnic identity, and language of the dominant cultural group.

The forcing of immigrants and minority groups to abandon the unique features of their former cultures and to adapt to the values and norms of the dominant culture and become absorbed into it.

Becoming part of the dominant culture and leaving behind characteristics and qualities that would designate one as different or "other."

Referring to the process by which people become absorbed into a group.

the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another

the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion

Complete absorption of the characteristics and the behaviors of another culture.

the process whereby nutrients are used by the body and changed into living tissue.

adaptation to a majority groups' cultural ways.

make or become like in customs and viewpoint: We have assimilated immigrants from many lands.

The utilisation by a living organism of absorbed food materials in the processes of growth, reproduction, or repair

A process by which a person or group totally adopts (or is absorbed by) the culture, values, and patterns of another linguistic, national group, religious or social group.

Also known as acculturation, this term refers to the sometimes forced integration of an immigrant or subordinate group into the perceived “dominant” culture of the host community through the absorption of the host's cultural practices and history. This stands in opposition to the idea of multiculturalism , which suggests that different groups can co-exist on an equal basis.

A process by which members of subordinate racial and ethnic groups become absorbed into the dominant culture.

absorption or interation of a culture by another culture. The U.S. policy in Hawai`i after the American takeover was to absorb and integrate Native and Asian peoples into American culture by prohibiting all but English speaking in the schools, and promoting American values.

The utilization of nutrients for growth, with oxygen serving as the final electron acceptor.

When a plant absorbs NO3Ð and coverts it to NH4+ so it can be used.

To become absorbed into another culture and to adapt its characteristics. To develop a new cultural identity.

To be structurally and/or culturally absorbed by a dominant group. During this process, an individual or a group is largely forced to shed its own culture and take on the culture of the dominant group. Assimilation may not be done on equal terms and thus is one–sided.

The adoption of a society's culture and customs by immigrants to that society. At both an individual and a group level, the process is gradual and often reciprocal.

The absorption of a new issue by the public after all shares have been sold by the underwriting group.

One form of adaptation to a culturally new environment. In the assimilation process, retaining one's original cultural identity is deemed relatively unimportant and the focus is on taking on the new culture's beliefs, values, and norms.

absorption and integration of the people, ideas or culture of another society

systematic process of one group taking on the customs, language, or religion of another group. The process often deprives a group of its own language, customs, and tradition based on the presumed inferiority or lack of utility of its culture.

After all shares have been sold by an issue's underwriters, a new issue is considered assimilated by investors. See: Absorbed

When food is absorbed and utilized in the body.

From Latin assimilation, meaning to render similar.] The process whereby a minority group gradually adopts the customs and attitudes of the prevailing culture.

The process of becoming incorporated into mainstream society. Strict observance of Jewish laws and customs pertaining to dress, food, and religious holidays tends to keep Jewish people separate and distinct from the culture of the country within which they are living. Moses Mendelssohn (1729-86), a German Jew, was one of the key people working for the assimilation of the Jews in the German cultural community.

meaning to integration, mix and become a part of something else, such as in a people 'assimilating' into another culture. The concept of assimilation of the Jewish people into the cultures around them has continued as a debate throughout centuries; some feel in heralds the end of the Jews and others the survival of the Jews in a modern world.

This is the using of the food by the cells of the body after absorption. Back to top of the page

Being absorbed into the culture of an existing group; confirming to one culture.

The process in which foods are utilized and absorbed by the body.

Digestion and diffusion of nutrients by an organism for growth and/or sustenance.

The process of nutrients passing through the intestinal lining into the bloodstream and then to the cells where the nutrients are used by the body.

the process of change that a minority group may experience when it moves to a country where another culture dominates; the minority is incorporated into the dominant culture to the point it no longer exists as a separate cultural unit.

With regard to the digestive process, assimilation refers to the absorption of food values via the gut; the absorption and transformation of food into living tissue.

The full adoption by an individual or group of the culture, values and patterns of a different social, religious, linguistic or national group, resulting in the elimination of attitudinal and behavioral affiliations from the original group.

The process whereby minority groups adapt to and accept the linguistic, cultural, and behavioral norms of the dominant culture in a society. ( learn more)

In the Star Trek fictional universe, assimilation is the process by which the Borg, a race of cyborgs, integrate beings and cultures into their collective. This philosophy is reflected in one of their maxims, which they typically utter before incorporating a culture: "You will be assimilated."

The incorporation of new material into the body of an animal or a plant following digestion of food or photosynthesis.

The uptake of carbon dioxide by green plants and subsequent photosynthesis producing carbohydrates.

Any means of incorporating observations, or analyses into the prediction cycle of a numerical model.

the incorporation of the products of digestion into the body, where they are used to provide energy or for growth and repair of tissues Humans as organisms