Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disassimilation
noun
/ˌdɪsəˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
Definition
The process of becoming less similar to others or to something else, particularly in terms of characteristics or behavior.
Examples
- The disassimilation of cultural practices can lead to the formation of unique individual identities.
- In linguistics, disassimilation occurs when similar sounds become less alike in order to ease pronunciation.
Meaning
Disassimilation refers to the act or process of diverging or becoming distinct, especially after having shared common traits or attributes.
Synonyms
- divergence
- dissimilarity
- distinction
