Definition

A person or thing that takes in and incorporates new information, ideas, or culture, or in biology, a structure in algae that helps with photosynthesis.

Example

The assimilator in the group was able to understand and integrate the new concepts quickly.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it means to be an assimilator?

Not really, what do you mean by that?

I mean, it's interesting how some people adapt to new cultures so easily, like they're natural assimilators.

Yeah, I guess it shows how open-minded they are to different experiences.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Assimilator → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "similare" (meaning to make similar). The word describes someone who makes things similar or integrates them into a whole.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'making things similar' — 'ad-' means to, and 'similare' means to make similar.

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