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similarity

/sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/

Meanings
  • adjective

    having characteristics in common; resembling one another

  • adjective

    bearing a close resemblance to something or someone else


Antonyms

difference
Synonyms

resemblance
Rhymes
Words rhyming with similarity
able , table
Variants
List of all variants of similarity that leads to same result
similarities , similarity , self-similar , self-similarities , self-similarity , there the similarity ends
Etymology
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mid 15th century: from old French semblable, from sembler 'to appear, seem' + -able -able


Trivia
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  1. The concept of similarity is closely related to the concept of difference.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'similarity' is often used to describe the relationship between two geometric figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.


Related Concepts
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  1. equivalence: The relationship between two things that can be substituted for one another without changing the meaning of a sentence.

  2. identity: The quality of being the same as something or someone else in every way.


Culture
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The concept of similarity is a fundamental aspect of human cognition and has been explored in various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and linguistics. In literature, the theme of similarity is often used to explore the connections between characters or ideas. In art, artists use similarity to create harmony and cohesion in their work. In music, similarity between melodies or rhythms can create a sense of familiarity and pleasure.

How to Memorize "similarity"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two objects or ideas that share many common characteristics. For example, two apples or two circles.

  2. associate

    - Think of words that describe the relationship between similar things, such as 'resemble', 'resemble each other', or 'have characteristics in common'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of two similar objects or ideas together, such as two apples on a table or two circles overlapping.


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