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Osmosis Oz Mow Sis Noun Subtle Gradual Assimilation Knowledge Based

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(oz-MOW-sis), noun

A subtle and gradual assimilation of new knowledge based on one’s proximity to another with greater knowledge.

Just hanging out with Bob, who was an A student, seemed to help Vincent improve his grades, as if he was learning what Bob knew through OSMOSIS.

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