The term "assimilate" can have several meanings depending on the context:
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General Definition: To absorb and integrate new information or experiences into one's existing knowledge or understanding.
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Cultural Assimilation: In a sociological context, it refers to the process by which individuals or groups from one culture adopt the practices and values of another culture, often leading to a loss of their original culture.
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Biological Context: In biology, assimilation refers to the process by which organisms convert food or nutrients into living tissue, integrating them into their biological systems.
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Linguistic Context: In linguistics, assimilation can refer to a phonological process where a sound changes to become more like a neighboring sound.
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