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Noun Concept
Categories: Phonology, Articles with short description, Sound changes
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dissimilation  dissimilate  dissimilatory
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A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other WordNet 3.0
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A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
In phonology, particularly within historical linguistics, dissimilation is a phenomenon whereby similar consonants or vowels in a word become less similar. Wikipedia
Linguistic phenomenon where sounds diverge Wikidata
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. Wiktionary
(phonology) A phenomenon whereby similar consonant or vowel sounds in a word become less similar. Wiktionary (translation)
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The Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
linguistic process
sound law
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dissimilate
dissimilate
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Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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dissimilation
Wikipedia
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dissimilation
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dissimilation
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dissimilation
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dissimilate, dissimilatory

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