dissimilation
/ˌdɪsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/
dissimilation
English
Noun
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Definition
The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
Etymology
From dis- + -similation, after assimilation.
Example Sentences
- "Brimstone is "properly" *brinstone, displaying an ancient careless pronunciation made respectable by being called "dissimilation"."
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