Consimilate

/kənˈsɪməˌleɪt/ verb

Definition

To make or become similar; to cause things to resemble each other.

Etymology

From Latin consimilatus, past participle of consimilare (con- 'together' + similare 'to make like'). Part of a family of rare philosophical verbs about comparison.

Kelly Says

This verb is practically extinct in modern English, but it once described how education could 'consimilate' diverse students—making them alike in learning and understanding!

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