similarity
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /sɪˈmɪləriti/
KK: /sɪˈmɪl.ə.rɪ.ti/
noun
Definition
The state or quality of being alike or having things in common.
Example
There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Conversation
I noticed a lot of similarity between our favorite movies.
Yeah, I think we have similar tastes in films!
It's interesting how those themes connect us.
Definitely! It makes watching them together even more fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
likeness
resemblance
similarity
Antonyms
difference
dissimilarity
divergence
Root Explanation
Similarity → It is formed from "similis" (meaning like or similar) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "similarity" refers to the state of being alike or having resemblance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'like' ('similis') to remember that 'similarity' means the state of being alike.
Visually Confused Words
unsimilarity
dissimilarity
consimilarity