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familiarity

9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for familiarity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Good knowledge of something gained through experience.

Synonyms

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How to use familiarity

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familiarity with a sense of familiarity breed familiarity

Etymology

From Latin familiaritas, built from familiaris ("familiar") — see familiar.

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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.

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