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ASSIMILATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of taking (gas, light, or liquids) into a solution

Example:

an assimilative substance

Synonyms:

assimilating; assimilative; assimilatory

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

absorbent; absorptive (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.))

Derivation:

assimilate (take (gas, light or heat) into a solution)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Capable of mentally absorbing

Example:

assimilative capacity of the human mind

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

open; receptive (ready or willing to receive favorably)

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