regressive assimilation

== English == === Noun === regressive assimilation (countable and uncountable, plural regressive assimilations) (phonetics, phonology) An assimilation whereby a sound becomes more like the following sound. Synonyms: anticipatory assimilation, right-to-left assimilation Antonyms: progressive assimilation, perseverative assimilation, left-to-right assimilation ==== Translations ====