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1. (v.t.) dissimilate
to modify (a sound) by dissimilation.
2. (v.i.) dissimilate
(of a sound) to become modified by dissimilation.
Etymology: (1835–45; dis -1+ (as )similate)
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| Definition of 'dissimilate' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) dissimilate
become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities
"These consonants dissimilate"
2. (verb) dissimilate
make dissimilar; cause to become less similar
3. (verb) dissimilate
become dissimilar or less similar
"These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time"
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| Definition of 'dissimilate' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) dissimilate
to render dissimilar
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