What does dissimilate mean?
Definitions for dissimilate
dɪˈsɪm əˌleɪtdis·sim·i·late
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Princeton's WordNet
dissimilateverb
become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities
"These consonants dissimilate"
dissimilateverb
make dissimilar; cause to become less similar
dissimilateverb
become dissimilar or less similar
"These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time"
Wiktionary
dissimilateverb
To make dissimilar or unlike.
dissimilateverb
To become dissimilar or unlike.
Etymology: From similis, modelled on assimilate.
Wikipedia
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.
ChatGPT
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.
Webster Dictionary
Dissimilateverb
to render dissimilar
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dissimilate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dissimilate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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