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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAssorbimento
Pronunciation / Transliteration: as-sor-bee-men-toh
"L'assorbimento di nuove tecnologie è fondamentale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of taking up or accepting something.
"The uptake of new technology in the classroom has transformed teaching methods." - 2
The absorption or assimilation of substances, especially in biological contexts.
"The plant's uptake of nutrients from the soil is crucial for its growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'uptake' originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix 'up-' with 'take'. The prefix 'up-' suggests an increase or improvement, while 'take' refers to the act of receiving or accepting something. Over time, 'uptake' has evolved to describe the process of absorption or acceptance, particularly in scientific and educational contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Uptake" is said worldwide
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Absorption
Transliteration: ab-sor-syon
"L'absorption de nouvelles technologies est essentielle."
Aufnahme
Transliteration: owf-nah-meh
"Die Aufnahme neuer Technologien ist entscheidend."
Assorbimento
Transliteration: as-sor-bee-men-toh
"L'assorbimento di nuove tecnologie è fondamentale."
Asimilación
Transliteration: a-si-mi-la-ción
"La asimilación de nuevas tecnologías es crucial."
Absorção
Transliteration: ab-sor-são
"A absorção de novas tecnologias é vital."
अवशोषण
Transliteration: avashoshan
"नई तकनीकों का अवशोषण महत्वपूर्ण है।"
吸收
Transliteration: xī shōu
"新技术的吸收至关重要。"
흡수
Transliteration: heub-su
"신기술의 흡수는 중요하다."
吸収
Transliteration: kyūshū
"新しい技術の吸収は重要です。"
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