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similarity

 

[ ˌsɪmɪˈlærəti ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The quality or state of being similar to something else.

Synonyms

likeness, resemblance, similitude

Examples of usage

  • There is a high level of similarity between the two theories.
  • The new product bears a striking similarity to the old one.
Context #2 | Noun

in mathematics

A measure of how alike two data objects are.

Synonyms

congruence, correlation, equivalence

Examples of usage

  • The similarity between the two datasets is calculated using a specific algorithm.
  • The algorithm determines the degree of similarity between the data points.
Context #3 | Noun

in language

The quality of having elements with the same sound, especially the end of a word.

Synonyms

assonance, homophony, rhyme

Examples of usage

  • Rhyme is a form of similarity in language.
  • The repetition of vowel sounds creates a sense of similarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "similarity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semelhança

🇮🇳 समानता

🇩🇪 Ähnlichkeit

🇮🇩 kesamaan

🇺🇦 подібність

🇵🇱 podobieństwo

🇯🇵 類似性 (ruijisei)

🇫🇷 similarité

🇪🇸 similitud

🇹🇷 benzerlik

🇰🇷 유사성 (yusaseong)

🇸🇦 تشابه (tashabah)

🇨🇿 podobnost

🇸🇰 podobnosť

🇨🇳 相似性 (xiāngsìxìng)

🇸🇮 podobnost

🇮🇸 líking

🇰🇿 ұқсастық

🇬🇪 მსგავსება (msxvaveba)

🇦🇿 oxşarlıq

🇲🇽 similaridad

Etymology

The word 'similarity' originated from the Latin word 'similitudo', which means likeness or resemblance. It has been used in various fields such as psychology, mathematics, and linguistics to describe the quality of being similar or alike. The concept of similarity plays a crucial role in comparing and analyzing data, patterns, and relationships. Understanding similarity helps in identifying commonalities and differences between objects, making it a fundamental concept in many disciplines.

See also: dissimilar, dissimilarities, dissimilarity, dissimilarly, similar, similarly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,112 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.