Explanation and meaning of dissimilate.

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dissimilate

/dɪ'sɪmə,leɪt/

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verb
become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities
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"These consonants dissimilate"
Opposite:

assimilate

type of:
change
verb
become dissimilar or less similar
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"These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time"
Opposite:

assimilate

type of:
change
verb
make dissimilar; cause to become less similar
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Opposite:

assimilate

type of:
change alter modify

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