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assimilatory

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective assimilatory has 1 sense
  1. assimilating, assimilative, assimilatory - tending to or characterized by or causing assimilation (being absorbed into or incorporated); "an assimilative pattern"; "an assimilative process"
    Antonyms: nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive (indirect, via absorbent)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Assimilatory

Definition

Adjective: Pertaining to the act or process of assimilation, the absorption and integration of new information or ideas into existing knowledge or beliefs.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Related to Incorporating Knowledge

Example Sentence: Her assimilatory skills allowed her to quickly understand and adapt to the new software.

Sense 2: Ancient Language Studies

Example Sentence: The linguist focused on deciphering the assimilatory traits of the ancient hieroglyphics script.

Sense 3: Cultural Integration

Example Sentence: The city's assimilatory policies contributed to a harmonious coexistence of diverse communities.

Sense 4: Physiology

Example Sentence: In biology, the assimilatory phase of photosynthesis involves the conversion of carbon dioxide into glucose.

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