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Definition of dissimilarity

dissimilarity

/dɪˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/
dis · sim · i · lar · i · ty
Adverb:dissimilarly
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Plural:dissimilarities
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Adjective:dissimilar
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dissimilarity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being different or unlike in nature, form, or degree; a lack of resemblance between two or more things.

Example

"The striking dissimilarity between the two dialects made communication across the border surprisingly difficult."

2

A specific point, feature, or respect in which two or more things differ from one another.

Example

"Researchers cataloged several key dissimilarities in how the two species adapt to seasonal temperature shifts."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the adjective 'dissimilar' (from Latin 'dissimilis', meaning 'unlike') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity', on the model of 'similarity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissimilarity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissimilarity
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