Dissimilarly: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissimilarly

[ dɪˈsɪmɪlərli ]

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used to show contrast or difference

In a way that is different or in a contrasting manner.

Synonyms

differently, in contrast, oppositely

Examples of usage

The two sisters behaved dissimilarly in social situations.
He approached the problem dissimilarly from his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissimilarly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma diferente

🇮🇳 अलग तरीके से

🇩🇪 anders

🇮🇩 dengan cara yang berbeda

🇺🇦 по-іншому

🇵🇱 inaczej

🇯🇵 異なって

🇫🇷 différemment

🇪🇸 de manera diferente

🇹🇷 farklı şekilde

🇰🇷 다르게

🇸🇦 بشكل مختلف

🇨🇿 jinak

🇸🇰 inak

🇨🇳 不同地

🇸🇮 drugače

🇮🇸 á annan hátt

🇰🇿 басқаша

🇬🇪 სხვანაირად

🇦🇿 fərqli şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera diferente

Word origin

The word 'dissimilarly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and 'similarly', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'similis' meaning 'like' or 'resembling'. The term has been in use since the 17th century and has been commonly used to indicate differences or contrasts in various contexts.