Assimilable: meaning, definitions and examples

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assimilable

 

[ əˈsɪmɪləbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

easily understood or absorbed

Capable of being comprehended or absorbed with ease. Something that can be learned or understood quickly and without much difficulty.

Synonyms

absorbable, comprehensible, digestible, graspable.

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Word Description / Examples
assimilable

Use this word when referring to the ability of something to be absorbed or integrated into something else. It is often used in more technical or scientific contexts.

  • Nutrients in the soil must be assimilable for plants to grow
comprehensible

This word is used when talking about the ability of something to be understood by the mind. It is often used in educational or informational contexts.

  • The teacher made the complex topic comprehensible for all students
graspable

This term is used when emphasizing the ease with which something can be understood or perceived, typically in learning or explaining contexts.

  • The new concept was easily graspable thanks to the clear explanation
digestible

Typically used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to describe something that can be easily processed or understood, especially related to food or information.

  • Leaves are not digestible for humans, but they are for certain animals
  • The report needs to be more digestible for our stakeholders
absorbable

This term is most commonly used in medical or scientific contexts to describe substances that can be taken in by the body or another medium.

  • Calcium supplements are designed to be easily absorbable by the body

Examples of usage

  • It is a well-structured course that is highly assimilable by students of all levels.
  • The information provided was clear and assimilable, making it easy for everyone to grasp.
  • The new software has a user-friendly interface, making it assimilable even for beginners.

Translations

Translations of the word "assimilable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assimilável

🇮🇳 अवशोषणीय

🇩🇪 assimilierbar

🇮🇩 dapat diasimilasi

🇺🇦 асимільований

🇵🇱 asymilowalny

🇯🇵 同化可能な (どうかかのうな)

🇫🇷 assimilable

🇪🇸 asimilable

🇹🇷 asimile edilebilir

🇰🇷 동화 가능한 (동화 가능한)

🇸🇦 قابل للاستيعاب

🇨🇿 asimilovatelný

🇸🇰 asimilovateľný

🇨🇳 可同化的 (kě tónghuà de)

🇸🇮 asimilabilen

🇮🇸 aðlögunarhæfur

🇰🇿 ассимиляцияланатын

🇬🇪 ასიმილირებადი

🇦🇿 assimilyasiya oluna bilən

🇲🇽 asimilable

Etymology

The word 'assimilable' stems from the verb 'assimilate', which comes from the Latin word 'assimilare', meaning 'to make similar'. The concept of assimilation has been present in various fields, including linguistics, biology, and cultural studies. In the context of learning and understanding, being assimilable refers to the ease with which information or concepts can be absorbed and integrated.

See also: assimilative, reassimilate.