sameness
noun
Simple meaning
The quality of being alike.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈseɪmnəs
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Definition
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noun
The quality of being alike
“Sameness of purpose kept them together.”
The quality of being the same; identity.
The quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
A tiring lack of variety; monotony.
The state of being equivalent; equality.
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- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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