German

Noun

Dissimilation f ‎(genitive Dissimilation, plural Dissimilationen)

1. dissimilation

English

Noun

dissimilation ‎(plural dissimilations)

1. The act of dissimilating, of making dissimilar.
2. (phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar, resulting in a form that is easier for the listener to perceive.

Antonyms

• assimilation

Translations

French

Etymology

dissimiler +‎ -ation

Noun

dissimilation f ‎(plural dissimilations)

1. dissimilation