1. the processes by which people or groups adopt the customs, beliefs, and behaviors of another culture
Usage: plural of assimilation
2. the processes by which the body takes in and uses nutrients from food
Usage: biology; plural of assimilation
3. the processes by which new information is incorporated into existing knowledge or understanding
Usage: psychology; education; plural of assimilation

Examples

• The assimilations of immigrant communities varied greatly across different regions.
• Cultural assimilations often take several generations to complete.
• The body’s assimilations of vitamins depend on various factors.
• Nutritional assimilations can be affected by digestive disorders.
• Children’s assimilations of new concepts happen through play and exploration.
• The teacher studied different assimilations of mathematical principles among students.
• Historical assimilations of conquered peoples were often forced rather than voluntary.