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dissimilation

/ dissimilation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
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"
Type of:
linguistic process
Derived:
dissimilate
noun Sense 2
breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
Opposites:
anabolism constructive metabolism
Type of:
organic process biological process
Has parts:
metabolism metabolic process metastasis
Derived:
catabolize catabolise
Semantic Complexity
57%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
11
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

linguistic process organic process biological process anabolism constructive metabolism