Assimilation Definition & Meaning
assimilation
- noun
- the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
- the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
- the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
- a linguistic process by which a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound
- the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
- in the theories of Jean Piaget: the application of a general schema to a particular instance
"Assimilation" in song lyrics
See how assimilation is used in real songs:
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"devoted dominate vanity vanguard assimilation"
Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth -
"No fire station, no assimilation"
Aceyalone — Takeoff -
"The sands in your hour glass of an hour past mass assimilation"
Atoms Family — Mystic Madness
Words that rhyme with assimilation
Usage tips for "assimilation"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "assimilation" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for assimilation to find words that pair well.