assimilation
as-sim-i-la-tion
noun
A phonetic process where one sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound.
"Phonetic assimilation changes sounds in connected speech."
noun
The absorption and incorporation of nutrients or substances into a body.
"Efficient nutrient assimilation is vital for growth."
noun
The process of absorbing and integrating into a dominant culture or group.
"Cultural assimilation can be a complex, lengthy process."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: acculturation, absorption