noun

similarity

sihm-ih-LAR-ih-tee

noun

The quality of being alike; a shared feature between two or more things.

"There's a striking similarity between the two paintings."

"Researchers noted several similarities in how the two languages form questions."

How to Use Similarity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA way in which two or more things are alike.

Common pairings

bear a similarity striking similarity similarities and differences

similarities plural

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From French similarité, built on the same root as "similar."

resemblance likeness semblance similitude

difference dissimilarity

difference copy dispute guise resemblance semblance likeness inconsistency

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resemblance likeness semblance similitude difference dissimilarity copy dispute guise inconsistency