Definition

The state of being different or not similar to something else.

Example

The dissimilitude between the two paintings was striking, highlighting their unique styles.

Conversation

I've been thinking about the dissimilitude in our tastes in music.

Yeah, it's interesting how different our playlists are.

Exactly! I love how the dissimilitude makes our conversations more fun.

For sure! It gives us a chance to discover new artists.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dissimilitude → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "similitudo" (from Latin, meaning likeness or similarity). The word describes a state of being not alike or different from something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('dis-') being related to 'likeness' ('similitudo') — this helps you remember that dissimilitude means a lack of similarity.

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