Definitions for dissimilate
dɪˈsɪm əˌleɪtdis·sim·i·late

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dissimilateverb

   become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities

   "These consonants dissimilate"

2. dissimilateverb

   make dissimilar; cause to become less similar

3. dissimilateverb

   become dissimilar or less similar

   "These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dissimilateverb

   To make dissimilar or unlike.

2. dissimilateverb

   To become dissimilar or unlike.

3. Etymology: From similis, modelled on assimilate.

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1. dissimilate

   In phonology, particularly within historical linguistics, dissimilation is a phenomenon whereby similar consonants or vowels in a word become less similar. In English, dissimilation is particularly common with liquid consonants such as /r/ and /l/ when they occur in a sequence.

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1. dissimilate

   To dissimilate is to make or become different or distinct. In linguistics, it refers to the process by which two nearby sounds become less alike for ease of pronunciation. In biology, it could refer to the process by which simple compounds are broken down into simpler substances, often accompanied by the release of energy.

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1. Dissimilateverb

   to render dissimilar

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Phonetics

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce dissimilate?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say dissimilate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dissimilate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dissimilate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dissimilate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dissimilate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissimilate
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissimilate
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=dissimilate