C1 adjective Formal

ansimilent

/ænˈsɪmɪlənt/

An adjective describing the capacity or tendency of a system, organism, or culture to absorb, integrate, and incorporate external elements into its own structure. It characterizes a process where new information or substances are transformed to become similar to the existing entity.

Examples

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1

The community has an ansimilent vibe, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.

The community has an atmosphere that easily integrates and welcomes new residents.

2

Legislative frameworks must be ansimilent to ensure the smooth transition of international standards into local law.

Legal systems need to be capable of absorbing and integrating international rules into the domestic legal code.

3

I'm not feeling very ansimilent right now; I can't take in any more info.

I don't feel like I can absorb any more information at the moment.

Word Family

Noun
ansimilence
Verb
ansimilate
Adverb
ansimilently
Adjective
ansimilent
Related
ansimilation
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Memory Tip

Think of an 'Antenna' (An-) that is 'Similar' (simil-) to a sponge: it reaches out to pick things up and make them part of itself.

Quick Quiz

The body's _______ process is vital for recovering nutrients from the food we consume.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ansimilent

Examples

1

The community has an ansimilent vibe, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home.

everyday

The community has an atmosphere that easily integrates and welcomes new residents.

2

Legislative frameworks must be ansimilent to ensure the smooth transition of international standards into local law.

formal

Legal systems need to be capable of absorbing and integrating international rules into the domestic legal code.

3

I'm not feeling very ansimilent right now; I can't take in any more info.

informal

I don't feel like I can absorb any more information at the moment.

4

The study explores the ansimilent capacity of various plant species regarding nitrogen uptake.

academic

The research examines how effectively different plants can absorb and process nitrogen from the soil.

5

The merger failed because the parent company was not ansimilent enough to accommodate the startup's unique culture.

business

The business deal was unsuccessful because the larger company could not integrate the smaller firm's work style.

Word Family

Noun
ansimilence
Verb
ansimilate
Adverb
ansimilently
Adjective
ansimilent
Related
ansimilation

Common Collocations

ansimilent capacity the ability to absorb or integrate
highly ansimilent very capable of integrating or absorbing
ansimilent nature an inherent tendency to incorporate new elements
ansimilent process a method of integration or absorption
ansimilent properties characteristics that allow for absorption

Common Phrases

ansimilent force

a power that pulls things into a unified whole

ansimilent power

the strength to absorb external influences

ansimilent effect

the result of being integrated into a larger system

Often Confused With

ansimilent vs assimilant

Assimilant is the standard spelling; ansimilent is a rare or test-specific variant focusing on the active state of absorbing.

ansimilent vs insolent

Insolent means showing a lack of respect, which is unrelated to the concept of absorption.

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Usage Notes

This word is most effective in academic or technical writing concerning sociology, biology, or systems theory. It implies an active transformation of the absorbed material to fit the host system.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often misspell this word by omitting the 'n' or confusing it with the more common 'assimilative'. It should not be used to simply mean 'friendly' but rather 'integrative'.

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Memory Tip

Think of an 'Antenna' (An-) that is 'Similar' (simil-) to a sponge: it reaches out to pick things up and make them part of itself.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'ad-' (to/towards) and 'similis' (like), essentially meaning 'to make like'.

Grammar Patterns

typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun can follow linking verbs like 'become' or 'remain' takes the 'ly' suffix for adverbial use
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Cultural Context

Often used in discussions about 'Melting Pot' societies where the goal is for different cultures to become ansimilent with the national identity.

Quick Quiz

The body's _______ process is vital for recovering nutrients from the food we consume.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ansimilent

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hyperultimness

C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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