dissimilar
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dissimilar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Not alike; different in nature or appearance.
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How to use dissimilar
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dissimilar to
not dissimilar
dissimilar in nature
Etymology
From dis- + similar.
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What does “dissimilar” mean?
The word “dissimilar” means not alike; different in nature or appearance. In plain terms, different from something else; not similar.
How do you pronounce “dissimilar”?
“Dissimilar” is pronounced dih-SIH-mih-luh (/dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissimilar” in a sentence?
Here is “dissimilar” used in a sentence: “The two proposals are not entirely dissimilar.”
What part of speech is “dissimilar”?
“Dissimilar” is an adjective.