Meaning of assimilating in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    assimilating

    Definitions

    1. tending to or characterized by or causing assimilation (being absorbed into or incorporated)

    Examples

    • « an assimilative pattern »
    • « an assimilative process »

    Synonyms

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