Associations to the word «Dissimilation»

DISSIMILATION, noun. The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.

DISSIMILATION, noun. (phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar, resulting in a form that is easier for the listener to perceive.

DISSIMILATION, noun. A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other; "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation".

DISSIMILATION, noun. Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.