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similar

[ sim-uh-ler ]

adjective

  1. having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way:

    two similar houses.

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  2. Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal:

    similar triangles.

  3. Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation.


similar

/ ˈsɪmɪlə; ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical
  2. geometry (of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratio Compare congruent
  3. maths (of two classes) equinumerous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones ); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France )
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Derived Forms

  • similarity, noun
  • ˈ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ··· adverb
  • ԴDz··· adjective
  • ܲ·-·· adjective
  • -·· adjective
  • ܲ··· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of similar1

First recorded in 1605–15; earlier similary, from French similaire or directly from Medieval Latin , equivalent to Latin simili(s) “like, similar” (akin to simul “tDzٳ”; simplex ) + - -ar 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of similar1

C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis
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But in fact the two men's backgrounds were more similar than their demeanours ever suggested - and his role in Richard's life would prove to be transformative.

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She has met up with the man who contacted her, her genetic sibling, and laughs as she remembers how similar they both looked.

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On Wednesday night, state humanities councils across the country had begun receiving similar letters stating that their NEH funding had been terminated, one day after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency visited NEH headquarters.

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Many of her fellow tenants in this apartment block near Madrid's Atocha railway station have similar problems.

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On 19 October, 1987 - also known as Black Monday - the US stock market lost 23% of its value in a single day, and other stock markets had similar falls.

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