English Explanatory Dictionary

regressive assimilation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An assimilation whereby a sound becomes more like the following sound.

Word forms

regressive assimilation regressive assimilations

Synonyms

anticipatory assimilation right-to-left assimilation

Antonyms

progressive assimilation perseverative assimilation left-to-right assimilation
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