assimilation

• Nom désignant le processus d'absorption ou d'intégration de quelque chose, par exemple de personnes dans une société, de nutriments dans l'organisme, de sons dans la langue, ou de nouvelles idées dans des structures de connaissances existantes.

A noun referring to the process of absorbing or integrating something, such as people into a society, nutrients into the body, sounds in language, or new ideas into existing knowledge structures.

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1. Cultural integrationB2formal

   The process by which individuals or groups from different backgrounds adopt the customs and attitudes of a dominant culture, often seeing themselves as part of a larger national community.

   Assimilation culturelle

   • The immigrant community underwent a gradual assimilation into the local culture.
   • Assimilation can sometimes lead to the loss of unique cultural traditions.
   • Policies promoting assimilation have been debated for decades.

   Synonymesabsorptionacculturationamalgamationhomogenizationincorporationintegration

   Antonymesexclusionisolationmarginalizationsegregationseparation

2. Social absorptionB2formal

   The social process where one cultural group is absorbed into another, resulting in greater harmony and shared identity.

   Assimilation sociale

   • The assimilation of various ethnic groups created a diverse but unified society.
   • Social assimilation often involves learning a new language and customs.
   • Historically, assimilation was encouraged to build national unity.

   Synonymesabsorptionacculturationamalgamationblendingincorporationintegration

   Antonymesdivisionfragmentationpolarizationsegregationseparation

3. Nutrient absorptionB2formalmedical

   The process by which the body absorbs nutrients from food after digestion.

   Assimilation des nutriments

   • Proper assimilation of vitamins is essential for good health.
   • Digestive disorders can impair the assimilation of nutrients.
   • The small intestine plays a key role in the assimilation of food.

   Synonymesabsorptionincorporationuptake

4. Linguistic sound changeC1formal

   A linguistic process where a sound becomes more similar to a neighboring sound in a word or phrase.

   Assimilation (phonétique)

   • In English, 'handbag' is often pronounced 'hambag' due to assimilation.
   • Assimilation is a common phenomenon in rapid speech.
   • Linguists study assimilation to understand how languages evolve.

   Antonymesdissimilation

5. Cognitive integrationC1formal

   The process of incorporating new ideas or information into an existing mental framework or schema.

   Assimilation cognitive

   • Learning a new concept requires the assimilation of new knowledge with what you already know.
   • Cognitive assimilation helps children understand the world around them.
   • The theory explains how people assimilate new experiences into their worldview.

   Synonymesabsorptionincorporationintegrationinternalization

   Antonymesdisorientationrejection

6. Piagetian theoryC1formal

   In Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the application of an existing mental schema to a new object or situation.

   Assimilation (psychologie de Piaget)

   • A child uses assimilation when calling a new animal 'dog' because it fits their existing schema.
   • Piaget distinguished assimilation from accommodation in learning.
   • Assimilation allows individuals to interpret new experiences based on past knowledge.

   Antonymesaccommodation