The Only Use of
assimilate
in
Ender's Game
- And you're a badge of public shame, because at every step you interfere with their efforts at assimilation into normal complying society.†
p. 41.4assimilation = the process of taking in, transforming, or fitting in
Definition:
take in, transform, or fit in
The exact meaning of assimilate can depend upon its context. For example:
- "assimilate to a new country" -- fitting into a prevailing culture
- "assimilate the information" -- transform information within the mind into understanding
- "assimilate the food" -- transform nutrients within the body for its use