Definition of DISSIMILATIONS

dissimilations

Noun

  • a linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other
  • breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
  • plural of dissimilation

Synonyms

catabolism, destructive metabolism, dissimilation, katabolism

Antonyms

anabolism

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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