Similarity

/ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state or fact of being alike or having things in common

The similarity between the two paintings is striking.

a relationship or resemblance in structure or appearance between two entities

There is a remarkable similarity in their approaches to solving the problem.

the degree to which two entities are alike

Researchers found a significant similarity in the DNA sequences of the species.

the quality of being similar; resemblance or likeness

The similarity of the two brothers is often noted by their friends.

From Latin 'similitudo', from 'similis' meaning 'like, similar'.

similarity in difference

The concept that two things can be different yet have likenesses.

striking similarity

A noticeable resemblance or likeness.

similarity index

A measure used to quantify how similar two datasets are.

similar

Having characteristics in common; alike.

analogous

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

resemblance

The state of resembling or being alike.

Same vibe

We have the same vibe, it's all about that similarity.

Twin-like

Those two look so twin-like; the similarity is unreal!