Meaning & use

Assimilator

noun·Academic

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A person or thing that assimilates, meaning one that absorbs and incorporates new information, culture, or substances into an existing whole.

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As a quick assimilator of new information, she caught up to the team within days.

The body acts as an efficient assimilator of nutrients from a balanced diet.

A note on using this word

In learning-styles theory, "Assimilator" is sometimes used as a specific label for a person who prefers abstract, conceptual thinking over hands-on experimentation.

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