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DISSIMILATIONS

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There are 2 meanings of the word Dissimilations.

Dissimilations - as a noun

A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other

Example: "The old french marbre became the english marble by dissimilation"

Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catabolismdestructive metabolismkatabolism

Example Sentences

"The dissimilations between the two species made it difficult to classify them in the same genus."
"Through genetic dissimilations, researchers were able to trace the evolutionary history of the organisms."
"The dissimilations in their preferences led to frequent arguments between the couple."
"The dissimilations in the two paintings made it hard to believe they were created by the same artist."
"The dissimilations in the data suggest errors in the data collection process."
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Word Game Points

Is DISSIMILATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dissimilations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISSIMILATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is DISSIMILATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dissimilations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISSIMILATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DISSIMILATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dissimilations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISSIMILATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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