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If the phoneme changes to match the preceding phoneme, it is progressive assimilation (also ''left-to-right'', ''perseveratory'', or ''preservative'' assimilation). If the phoneme changes to match the following phoneme, it is '''regressive assimilation''' (also ''right-to-left'' or ''anticipatory'' assimilation). If there is a mutual influence between the two phonemes, it is '''reciprocal assimilation'''. In the latter case the two phonemes can fuse completely and give a birth to a different one. This is called a '''coalescence'''. Assimilation may result in the neighbouring segments becoming identical, yielding a Geminate consonant; this is complete assimilation. In other cases, only some features of phonemes assimilate, e.g. Voicing or Place Of Articulation ; this is partial assimilation. Examples Complete assimilation:
Partial assimilation:
Numerous examples can be found at List Of Latin Words With English Derivatives . SEE ALSO
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