ASSIMILATORY

assimilating, assimilative, assimilatory

(adjective) capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution; “an assimilative substance”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

assimilatory (comparative more assimilatory, superlative most assimilatory)

That tends to assimilate

That tends to produce assimilation

Source: Wiktionary


As*sim"i*la*to*ry, a.

Definition: Tending to assimilate, or produce assimilation; as, assimilatory organs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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