assimilable
|as/sim/i/la/ble|
C1
/əˈsɪmɪləbl/
capable of being absorbed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'assimilable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'assimilabilis', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'similis' meant 'like or similar.'
Historical Evolution
'assimilabilis' transformed into the French word 'assimilable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'assimilable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of being made similar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being absorbed or integrated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being assimilated or absorbed.
The nutrients in the food are easily assimilable by the body.
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Last updated: 2025/02/12 05:54