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