Assimilate
/əˈsɪməleɪt/
verbIntermediate📊CommonTechnology
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Definitions
1
To take in and incorporate (information, ideas, or experiences) as one's own.
/əˈsɪməleɪt/
verbneutralIntermediate
Technology
To absorb and integrate into a larger whole.
The new student quickly assimilated into the class.
💡 Simply: To become part of a group or system.
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2
The plant assimilates sunlight to produce energy.
How It's Used
Sociology
"Immigrants often strive to assimilate into the dominant culture."
Biology
"The body assimilates nutrients from food."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *assimilāre, from ad- "to" + similis "similar". The word's evolution reflects its meaning of making something similar or the same.
The word has been used since the 16th century, initially in a more literal sense related to chemistry.
Memory tip
Think 'similar' - to make similar to oneself.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"to make similar"
Base: assimilate
assimilate informationassimilate into societyrapid assimilation
Common misspellings
asimilateassimlateassimilete
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