单词 | dissimilate |
释义 | dissimilate (once / 176408 pages) v WORD FAMILY dissimilate: dissimilated, dissimilating, dissimilation USAGE EXAMPLESIn Sansom we have Samson assimilated to Samson and then dissimilated. Weekley, Ernest, The Romance of Names(2010) In this case one of the two lip consonants has been dissimilated. Weekley, Ernest, The Romance of Words (4th ed.)(2010) The dissimilating process seems to bring about stronger reactions on the physiological side, as if it were a more exciting process. Howes, Ethel Dench Puffer, The Psychology of Beauty(2010) 1v become dissimilar or less similar These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time Ant|Hypo|Hyper assimilate become similar to one's environment differentiate become distinct and acquire a different character change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature 2v make dissimilar; cause to become less similar Ant|Hyper assimilate make similar alter, change, modify cause to change; make different; cause a transformation 3v become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities These consonants dissimilate Ant|Hyper assimilate become similar in sound change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature |
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