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assimilated

 

[əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

cultural integration

To assimilate means to absorb and integrate new information or experiences into existing knowledge or to adopt the customs and attitudes of a different group. This process can occur in various contexts, such as individuals adapting to a new culture or organizations incorporating new practices. Assimilation can lead to a blending of ideas and practices, facilitating smoother interactions among diverse groups. It's often seen in multicultural societies where immigrants adapt to the dominant culture while maintaining aspects of their original identity.

Synonyms

absorbed, adapted, incorporated, integrated.

Examples of usage

  • The immigrants assimilated into the local community.
  • He assimilated the information quickly during the training session.
  • Over time, she assimilated the cultural norms of her new environment.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'assimilare', which means 'to make similar'.
  • It entered the English language during the 16th century, originally used in contexts of absorption in learning.

Cultural Studies

  • Cultural assimilation can occur when immigrants adopt customs and values of the dominant society.
  • Examples of assimilation include language learning and adaptation to social norms, like dressing in similar styles.

Psychology

  • In developmental psychology, assimilation is part of Piaget's theory, where new information is incorporated into existing schemas.
  • Children often assimilate by applying learned concepts to new experiences, like calling all four-legged animals 'dogs' before learning specifics.

Literature

  • Themes of assimilation appear in literature, highlighting characters struggling between their original culture and the new one, like in 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan.
  • Novels often explore the emotional aspects of assimilation, showcasing loss, acceptance, and identity changes.

Technology

  • In computing, data assimilation refers to systems integrating observed data to improve models, like weather forecasting.
  • Machine learning algorithms often assimilate data to recognize patterns and improve accuracy in predictions.

Translations

Translations of the word "assimilated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assimilado

🇮🇳 अवशोषित

🇩🇪 asimiliert

🇮🇩 diasimilasi

🇺🇦 асимільований

🇵🇱 asimilowany

🇯🇵 同化された

🇫🇷 assimilé

🇪🇸 asimilado

🇹🇷 benimsenmiş

🇰🇷 동화된

🇸🇦 مستوعب

🇨🇿 asimilovaný

🇸🇰 asimilovaný

🇨🇳 同化的

🇸🇮 asimiliran

🇮🇸 aðlagður

🇰🇿 ассимиляцияланған

🇬🇪 ასიმილირებული

🇦🇿 asimili olunmuş

🇲🇽 asimilado

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,220, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.