Synonyms: assimilation
Definition: in the theories of Jean Piaget: the application of a general schema to a particular instance
Similar words: developmental learning
Definition: learning that takes place as a normal part of cognitive development
Synonyms: assimilation, acculturation
Definition: the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
Similar words: education
Definition: the gradual process of acquiring knowledge
Usage: education is a preparation for life; a girl's education was less important than a boy's
Synonyms: assimilation
Definition: a linguistic process by which a sound becomes similar to an adjacent sound
Similar words: linguistic process
Definition: a process involved in human language
Synonyms: assimilation, absorption
Definition: the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
Similar words: organic process, biological process
Definition: a process occurring in living organisms
Synonyms: absorption, assimilation
Definition: the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
Similar words: social process
Definition: a process involved in the formation of groups of persons
Synonyms: assimilation
Definition: the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
Similar words: relationship
Definition: a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries