Meaning ofassimilationin English

Noun

1. adopting a dominant culture's customs (by a minority group)
   The minority group underwent assimilation into the mainstream culture.
2. becoming part of a system; adapting (to culture, etc.)
   The new employee experienced assimilation into the company's workflow.
3. absorbing new ideas into existing knowledge
   Assimilation of new concepts into her existing knowledge helped her understand better.
4. changing speech sounds to match neighboring ones
   The pronunciation of the word changed through assimilation with surrounding sounds.
5. converting nutrients into tissue
   The body's assimilation of protein from food is essential for muscle growth.