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Definition of dissimilarly

dissimilarly

/dɪˈsɪm.ə.lɚ.li/
dis · sim · i · lar · ly
Adjective:dissimilar
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is not alike; differently or contrastingly.

Example

"The two sister companies are structured quite dissimilarly despite sharing the same board of directors."

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• Rhymes for dissimilarly

• Nearby Words

dissident
dissimilar
dissimilarity
dissimilarly
dissipate
dissipated
dissociate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'dissimilar' (from Latin 'dissimilaris', meaning 'not alike') and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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