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dissimilation

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The sounds most frequently affected by dissimilation are those represented by the letters l, n, and r. Fr.

We have seen (p. 57) that the letters l, n, r are particularly subject to dissimilation and metathesis.

In the family name Hansom, for Hanson, we have dissimilation of n (see p. 57).

Let us first of all glance at some of the most important phenomena in connection with assimilation and dissimilation.

To cause the opposite process of dissimilation, we draw one large sector among several smaller sectors.

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On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to dissimilation, such as: attitude, performance, show, affectation, bit, and chaser.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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