Dissimilation Definition
dissimilation
- noun
- a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other; "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation"
- breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
Words that rhyme with dissimilation
Usage tips for "dissimilation"
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