Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

similarity

noun
/sɪˈmɪləˌrɪti/
Definition
the state of being similar; resemblance.
Examples
  • The similarity between the two paintings is striking.
  • Despite their differences, there is a similarity in their approaches to the problem.
  • Researchers found significant similarities in the genetic material of both species.
Meaning
Similarity refers to the quality of being alike or having a likeness. It signifies the ways in which things are comparable or share common characteristics.
Synonyms
  • resemblance
  • likeness
  • similarity
  • analogousness