Dissimilation
dieNoundissimilation (linguistics/biology)
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Prozess, bei dem sich ähnliche Laute in einem Wort unähnlicher werden.
- English meaning
- dissimilation
- Synonym
- Auseinanderentwicklung
- German example
- Dissimilation ist ein phonologischer Prozess.
- English example
- Dissimilation is a phonological process.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Dissimilation
- Plural Form
- die Dissimilationen
Related words
- Katabolismus
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example sentences with “Dissimilation”
Die Dissimilation ist ein Prozess in der Lautentwicklung. (Dissimilation is a process in sound development.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Dissimilation feminine?
Yes, it is feminine ('die' Dissimilation).