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sim·i·lar·i·ty

similarity

 
 
pronunciation:
sI m lae rih ti
part of speech: noun
inflections: similarities
definition 1: If there is similarity between things, then the things are alike in some way or ways.
Jason thinks there is no similarity between him and his brother, and it's true that they are very different.There is great similarity between the two pieces of jewelry, but the jeweler can tell which one has fake diamonds.
synonyms:
likeness
antonyms:
difference, diversity
definition 2: A similarity is a particular way in which two or more things are the same.
Lions and tigers are different animals, but they have many similarities.
antonyms:
difference