progressive assimilation


nounPhonetics.
  1. assimilation in which a preceding sound has an effect on a following one, as in shortening captain to cap'm rather than cap'n.

Origin of progressive assimilation

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First recorded in 1910–15

Words Nearby progressive assimilation

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How to use progressive assimilation in a sentence

  • Man is capable of progressive assimilation to God of ever deeper spiritual affinity to Him.

    Lux Mundi | Various
  • Say in a few hours' hard work, spread over several weeks to permit progressive assimilation without conscious disturbances.

    Legacy | James H Schmitz