v., -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates. v.tr.
- To make unlike or dissimilar.
- Linguistics. To cause to undergo dissimilation.
- To become unlike or dissimilar.
- Linguistics. To undergo dissimilation.
[DIS– + (AS)SIMILATE.]
dissimilate
Dictionary:
dis·sim·i·late (dĭ-sĭm'ə-lāt')  |
v., -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates. v.tr.
| WordNet: dissimilate |
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The verb has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities; of phonetics
Antonym: assimilate (meaning #5)
Meaning #2:
make dissimilar; cause to become less similar
Antonym: assimilate (meaning #3)
Meaning #3:
become dissimilar or less similar
Antonym: assimilate (meaning #2)
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