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Definition of familiarity

familiarity

/fəˌmɪl.iˈær.ə.ti/
fa · mil · i · ar · i · ty
Adverb:familiarly
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Plural:familiarities
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Adjective:familiar
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familiarity Lexical Profile

familiarity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Close acquaintance with or knowledge of something.

Example

"The job requires a strong familiarity with database management software."

2

Close friendship, intimacy, or an informal and relaxed manner between people.

Example

"They greeted each other with the easy familiarity of lifelong neighbors."

3

Inappropriately informal, bold, or disrespectful behavior or remarks.

Example

"The senior judge would not tolerate any undue familiarity from the young attorneys in his courtroom."

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• Rhymes for familiarity

• Nearby Words

fameflower
familial
familiar
familiarity
familiarization
familiarize
familiarly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'familiarite', from Latin 'familiaritas' (intimacy, friendship), derived from 'familiaris' (belonging to a household, domestic), ultimately from 'familia' (family, household servants).

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