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osmosis

[oz-moh-sis]

noun:

a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling

Explanation

Osmosis describes the way things seep in over time, whether it's knowledge, culture, or habits. Beginning as a scientific term for fluid movement, it's now a common metaphor for the gradual absorption of ideas or behaviors. If you've ever picked up a skill just by being around it, osmosis is the word for that effortless learning.

Example: After spending months with her colleagues, she had learned the new office culture by osmosis.