Similarity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Similarity is a noun meaning Closeness of appearance to something else.
Meaning
Closeness of appearance to something else.
More Meanings
- (philosophy) The relation of sharing properties.
- (geometry) A transformation (of a Euclidean space) that preserves angles and the ratios of distances
- (mathematics, linear algebra) The property of two matrices being similar.
Example Sentences
Hardly is there a similarity detected between two or three facts, than men hasten to extend it to all.
Word Forms
- similarities
Synonyms for similarity
Depending on context, synonyms include resemblance, likeness, semblance, similitude.
Antonyms for similarity
Common opposites include difference, dissimilarity, unsimilarity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resemblance, likeness, semblance, identity, comparison, analogy.
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