dissimilarity
noun
Simple meaning
A lack of similarity or a lack of likeness in appearance to something else.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihsihmuhlaruhteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsɪməˈlæɹəti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A lack of similarity or a lack of likeness in appearance to something else.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A lack of similarity or a lack of likeness in appearance to something else.
Used this way, dissimilarity is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Antonyms
Sense: lack of similarity
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