DISSIMILATED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

become dissimilar or less similar

Example: These two related tribes of people gradually dissimilated over time

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

make dissimilar

Example: cause to become less similar

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

become dissimilar by changing the sound qualities

Example: These consonants dissimilate

Synonyms

Dissimilate

Antonyms

Assimilate