How Do You Spell DISASSIMILATE?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɐsˈɪmɪlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "disassimilate" has a complex spelling due to its origins in Latin. It is pronounced as /dɪsəˈsɪmɪleɪt/ and means "to become dissimilar." The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite," while the root word "assimilate" means "to become similar to." The additional "-ate" ending is common in verbs and denotes an action. Therefore, the spelling of "disassimilate" reflects its meaning and its Latin roots.

DISASSIMILATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Disassimilate: verb (used with object), dis·as·sim·i·lat·ed, dis·as·sim·i·lat·ing.

    1. To separate, differentiate, or diverge from the prevailing or established pattern, form, or structure.

    2. To break down or dismantle the assimilated elements or components of an entity or system.

    3. To reverse or undo the process of assimilation, either culturally, biologically, or socially.

    Disassimilate is a term typically employed in scientific, sociological, or cultural contexts, referring to the act of separating or differentiating from an existing pattern or structure. It implies the shift away from conforming or merging with the prevailing elements, and instead emphasizes the need for uniqueness or distinction.

    In biological terms, disassimilate signifies the breakdown or dismantling of assimilated substances or molecules. It pertains to metabolic processes in which complex molecules are broken down into simpler components for energy or elimination.

    Within a social or cultural context, disassimilate can denote the reversal or undoing of assimilation, when individuals or groups actively reject or resist adopting the customs, practices, or values of the dominant culture. It entails retaining one's distinct cultural identity while choosing not to conform to another culture.

    The concept of disassimilation recognizes the importance of individuality, diversity, and autonomy. By disassembling and differentiating from the prevailing patterns, structures, or systems, disassimilate allows for novelty, progress, and the evolution of thought, behavior, or society.

Common Misspellings for DISASSIMILATE

  • sisassimilate
  • xisassimilate
  • cisassimilate
  • fisassimilate
  • risassimilate
  • eisassimilate
  • dusassimilate
  • djsassimilate
  • dksassimilate
  • dosassimilate
  • d9sassimilate
  • d8sassimilate
  • diaassimilate
  • dizassimilate
  • dixassimilate
  • didassimilate
  • dieassimilate
  • diwassimilate
  • diszssimilate

Etymology of DISASSIMILATE

The word disassimilate is derived from the Latin prefix dis-, meaning apart or away, and the verb assimilate, which comes from the Latin word assimilare meaning to make similar or to become like.

Conjugate verb Disassimilate

CONDITIONAL

I would disassimilate
you would disassimilate
he/she/it would disassimilate
we would disassimilate
they would disassimilate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disassimilating
you would be disassimilating
he/she/it would be disassimilating
we would be disassimilating
they would be disassimilating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disassimilate
you would have disassimilate
he/she/it would have disassimilate
we would have disassimilate
they would have disassimilate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disassimilating
you would have been disassimilating
he/she/it would have been disassimilating
we would have been disassimilating
they would have been disassimilating

FUTURE

I will disassimilate
you will disassimilate
he/she/it will disassimilate
we will disassimilate
they will disassimilate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disassimilating
you will be disassimilating
he/she/it will be disassimilating
we will be disassimilating
they will be disassimilating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disassimilated
you will have disassimilated
he/she/it will have disassimilated
we will have disassimilated
they will have disassimilated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disassimilating
you will have been disassimilating
he/she/it will have been disassimilating
we will have been disassimilating
they will have been disassimilating

IMPERATIVE

you disassimilate
we let´s disassimilate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disassimilate

PAST

I disassimilated
you disassimilated
he/she/it disassimilated
we disassimilated
they disassimilated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disassimilating
you were disassimilating
he/she/it was disassimilating
we were disassimilating
they were disassimilating

PAST PARTICIPLE

disassimilated

PAST PERFECT

I had disassimilated
you had disassimilated
he/she/it had disassimilated
we had disassimilated
they had disassimilated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disassimilating
you had been disassimilating
he/she/it had been disassimilating
we had been disassimilating
they had been disassimilating

PRESENT

I disassimilate
you disassimilate
he/she/it disassimilates
we disassimilate
they disassimilate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disassimilating
you are disassimilating
he/she/it is disassimilating
we are disassimilating
they are disassimilating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disassimilating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disassimilated
you have disassimilated
he/she/it has disassimilated
we have disassimilated
they have disassimilated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disassimilating
you have been disassimilating
he/she/it has been disassimilating
we have been disassimilating
they have been disassimilating
I would have disassimilated
we would have disassimilated
you would have disassimilated
he/she/it would have disassimilated
they would have disassimilated

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