noun
Uncommon
familiarity
fuh-mih-lee-A-rih-tee
Familiarity (noun) means Good knowledge of something gained through experience. Example: “Her familiarity with the software made the training session quick.”
noun
1
Good knowledge of something gained through experience.
"Her familiarity with the software made the training session quick."
2
A close, informal relationship between people.
"Years of working together had bred a comfortable familiarity between them."
How to use familiarity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing well acquainted with something, or being on close, easy terms with someone.
Common pairings
familiarity with
a sense of familiarity
breed familiarity
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Etymology
From Latin familiaritas, built from familiaris ("familiar") — see familiar.
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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.
