assimilative

as·sim·i·la·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-sim-uh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv]
- /əˈsɪm əˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv/
- /əsˈɪmɪlətˌɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-sim-uh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv]
- /əˈsɪm əˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv/

Definitions of assimilative word

adjective assimilative of or causing assimilation; assimilating 3
adjective assimilative characterized by assimilation; assimilating. 1
noun assimilative Tending to, or characterized by, assimilation. 1

See all 3 definitions of assimilative

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Origin of assimilative

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word assimilātīvus, dating back to 1520-30. See assimilate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Assimilative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Assimilative

assimilative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

assimilative usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for assimilative

adj assimilative

absorptive — able or tending to absorb; absorbent.
bibulous — addicted to alcohol
permeable — capable of being permeated.
assimilating — to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb: He assimilated many new experiences on his European trip.
assimilatory — characterized by assimilation; assimilating.

adjective assimilative

absorbent — Absorbent material soaks up liquid easily.

All 6 Synonyms of assimilative

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