familiarity
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for familiarity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Good knowledge of something gained through experience.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use familiarity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
familiarity with
a sense of familiarity
breed familiarity
Etymology
From Latin familiaritas, built from familiaris ("familiar") — see familiar.
Full origin of familiarity →Frequently asked questions
What does “familiarity” mean?
The word “familiarity” means good knowledge of something gained through experience. In plain terms, being well acquainted with something, or being on close, easy terms with someone.
How do you pronounce “familiarity”?
“Familiarity” is pronounced fuh-mih-lee-A-rih-tee (/fəmɪliˈæɹɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “familiarity” in a sentence?
Here is “familiarity” used in a sentence: “Her familiarity with the software made the training session quick.”
What part of speech is “familiarity”?
“Familiarity” is a noun.
Where does the word “familiarity” come from?
The word “familiarity” comes from Latin. From Latin familiaritas, built from familiaris ("familiar") — see familiar.
Is “familiarity” a common word?
“Familiarity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “familiarity” have?
“Familiarity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: good knowledge of something gained through experience.
