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assimilated

/əˈsɪməˌleɪtɪd/ /əˈsɪmjəˌleɪtɪd/

Meanings
verb
To incorporate nutrients into the body, especially after digestion.

Examples :

"Food is assimilated and converted into organic tissue."
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Related Words

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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assimilate noun

/əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

Something that is or has been assimilated.

"The immigrant's successful assimilate into the new culture was evident in her fluent language skills and understanding of local customs. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration resemblance

resemblance noun

/ɹəˈzɛmbləns/

The quality or state of resembling

"The resemblance between the twins was striking; they looked almost identical. "

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converted verb

/kənˈvɜːtɪd/ /kənˈvɝtɪd/

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

"A kettle converts water into steam."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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incorporate verb

/ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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incorporated verb

/ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/ /ɪŋˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

Illustration nutrients

nutrients noun

/ˈnuːtriənts/ /ˈnjuːtriənts/

A source of nourishment, such as food, that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue.

"The vegetables provided many essential nutrients for the growing children. "

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digestion noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.

"Proper digestion is important for getting enough energy for school. "

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conformity noun

/kənˈfɔːmɪti/ /kənˈfɔɹmɪti/

The state of things being similar or identical.

"The students' clothing showed a strong conformity to the school's dress code. "