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similarity
noun sim·i·lar·i·ty \ˌsi-mə-ˈla-rə-tē\
: a quality that makes one person or thing like another
plural sim·i·lar·i·ties
Full Definition of SIMILARITY
1
: the quality or state of being similar : resemblance
2
: a comparable aspect : correspondence
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First Known Use of SIMILARITY
1664
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Synonym Discussion of SIMILARITY
likeness, similarity, resemblance, similitude, analogy mean agreement or correspondence in details. likeness implies a closer correspondence than similarity which often implies that things are merely somewhat alike <a remarkable likeness to his late father> <some similarity between the two cases>. resemblance implies similarity chiefly in appearance or external qualities <statements that bear little resemblance to the truth>. similitude applies chiefly to correspondence between abstractions <two schools of social thought showing points of similitude>. analogy implies likeness or parallelism in relations rather than in appearance or qualities <pointed out analogies to past wars>.
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SIMILARITIES Defined for Kids
similarity
noun sim·i·lar·i·ty \ˌsi-mə-ˈler-ə-tē\
plural sim·i·lar·i·ties
Definition of SIMILARITY for Kids
: the quality or state of being alike in some way or ways <There is a similarity in looks between the children.>
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