assimilation

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс поглощения или интеграции чего-либо, например, людей в общество, питательных веществ в организм, звуков в языке или новых идей в существующие структуры знаний.

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.

   Ассимиляция

   • 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.

   Синонимыabsorptionacculturationamalgamationhomogenizationincorporationintegration

   Антонимыexclusionisolationmarginalizationsegregationseparation

2. Social absorptionB2formal

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

   Ассимиляция

   • 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.

   Синонимыabsorptionacculturationamalgamationblendingincorporationintegration

   Антонимыdivisionfragmentationpolarizationsegregationseparation

3. Nutrient absorptionB2formalmedical

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

   Усвоение питательных веществ

   • 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.

   Синонимыabsorptionincorporationuptake

4. Linguistic sound changeC1formal

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

   Ассимиляция

   • 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.

   Антонимыdissimilation

5. Cognitive integrationC1formal

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

   Ассимиляция

   • 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.

   Синонимыabsorptionincorporationintegrationinternalization

   Антонимыdisorientationrejection

6. Piagetian theoryC1formal

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

   Ассимиляция (теория Пиаже)

   • 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.

   Антонимыaccommodation