dissimilation
pronunciation
How to pronounce dissimilation in British English:
UK ['dɪsɪmɪ'leɪʃən]
How to pronounce dissimilation in American English:
US [dɪsˌɪmə'leɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other
- breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
Word Origin
- dissimilation (n.)
- 1874, noun of action from dissimilate.
Example
- 1. The share and dissimilation of culture symbol in cartoon .
- 2. Functional analysis of assimilation and dissimilation in sino-western cultural exchange .
- 3. Dissimilation is a linguistic behaviour and a cultural phenomenon common in translation works .
- 4. Trademarks dissimilation and modern development of restrictions on trademarks rights .
- 5. On the dissimilation developing of college sports meeting and its tendency .