Dissimilar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dissimilar is an adjective meaning Not similar; unalike; different.
Meaning
Not similar; unalike; different.
More Meanings
- That which is dissimilar to, or does not resemble, something else.
Example Sentences
Whether or not the primary function of a good metaphor is the appreciation of the similarity of dissimilars, the naturalist philosopher, reacting to Platonic transcendence, insists that […]
Word Forms
- dissimilars
Synonyms for dissimilar
Depending on context, synonyms include different, unlike, unalike.
Antonyms for dissimilar
Common opposites include similar, like.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unlike, unalike, different, disparate, uneven, individual.
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