similarity
gb/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/ us/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
B2
Inglés
~ 9400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
state
1
the fact of being alike
The fact that two or more people or things are like each other in some way.
Patrón de uso:
a similarity between [things]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "similar" (adjective) and "similarity" (noun). For example, they may say *"There is similar between the two"* instead of "There is a similarity between the two" or "They are similar." Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition: "similarity of A and B" is less natural than "similarity between A and B" in most contexts.
Sinónimos
resemblance (Very close in meaning; often used especially for how people or things look similar.)
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likeness (Slightly more formal or literary and often used for visual or personal similarity.)
Antónimos
difference (Focuses on how people or things are not alike, the opposite of similarity.)
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contrast (Highlights clear or strong ways in which things are not similar.)
Colocaciones
a strong similarity
|a striking similarity
|bear a similarity to
|show a similarity to
|family similarity
|similarity between A and B
Temas
comparison
|thinking
|description
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There is a clear similarity between the two paintings, even though they were made years apart.
- I was surprised by the similarity in their voices when they spoke on the phone.
- The study found a strong similarity between the results in the two countries.
- Despite the cities’ size difference, there is a striking similarity in their culture.
- She noticed a similarity between her own childhood and the stories in the book.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a big similarity between these two photos.
- I can hear a similarity in their accents.
- The similarity between the brothers is easy to see.
- We saw a similarity in how the children played.
- There is a clear similarity between his work and hers.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
a specific point of likeness
One special thing that is the same in two or more people or things.
Patrón de uso:
a similarity between [things] is that [clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use the singular when several similarities are meant, saying *"There is many similarity"* instead of "There are many similarities." They may also repeat "similar" instead of using the noun, as in *"There are many similar"* instead of "There are many similarities."
Sinónimos
parallel (Often used in more formal or analytical contexts to mean a closely matching feature or situation.)
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commonality (Emphasizes shared features or characteristics, often in formal or technical writing.)
Antónimos
difference (Refers to a particular way in which things are not the same, the opposite of a specific similarity.)
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distinction (Highlights a clear separating feature rather than a shared one.)
Colocaciones
notice similarities
|list the similarities
|share several similarities
|find similarities between
|point out similarities
Temas
comparison
|argumentation
|thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- One important similarity between the two systems is that both rely on user feedback.
- The film and the novel share several striking similarities in plot and tone.
- A key similarity between the candidates is their focus on education reform.
- There are some surprising similarities between human and octopus problem‑solving.
- If you compare the two languages, you will find many grammatical similarities.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- One similarity between the stories is the happy ending.
- A big similarity between the two jobs is the long working hours.
- There are many similarities between English and German words.
- Another similarity is that both cities are very expensive.
- We talked about the similarities between our schools.
Sustantivo
technical
C2
action
3
shape-preserving geometric transformation
In math, a special change to a shape that keeps its form the same but can make it bigger, smaller, or moved.
Patrón de uso:
a similarity transformation of [a figure/matrix]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse the everyday meaning of "similarity" (things being alike) with the technical mathematical sense. In geometry, "similarity" refers to a specific type of transformation or a formal relation between objects, not just a loose resemblance.
Sinónimos
similarity transformation (Full technical term; more specific than the shorter "similarity" when context is not clear.)
Antónimos
distortion (A transformation that changes the shape in a non‑uniform way, opposite of similarity in geometry.)
Colocaciones
similarity transformation
|similarity mapping
|similarity of matrices
|similarity measure
|shape similarity
Temas
mathematics
|science
|education
Ejemplos
- In geometry, a similarity maps a triangle to another triangle with the same angles but a different size.
- The teacher demonstrated how a similarity transformation can enlarge a figure without changing its shape.
- In linear algebra, similarity between matrices preserves their eigenvalues.
- The algorithm uses a similarity to scale the model while keeping all proportions.
- A similarity in this context means that distances are changed by the same factor in every direction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In math class we learned about a similarity that makes a shape bigger but keeps its form.
- This picture is made by a similarity that turns and then enlarges the triangle.
- A similarity does not change the angles of a shape.
- The two matrices are related by a similarity in linear algebra.
- A similarity can move a shape and change its size but not its basic form.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
similarity
AFI
GB/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
US/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
Sílabas y acento
sim - il - ar - ity (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: similarity
- Plural: similarities, similarity
Familia de palabras
Forms
similarities
noun
Related words
resemble
verb B1
resemblance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
dissimilar
adjective
dissimilarity
noun
Expresiones
a striking similarity
1/ə stɹˈaɪkɪŋ sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
a very noticeable likeness
A similarity that is very easy to see or very surprising.
Ejemplos
- There is a striking similarity between the two singers’ voices.
- We noticed a striking similarity in how the teams solved the problem.
- The twins have a striking similarity, even though their personalities are different.
a strong similarity
1/ə stɹˈɔŋ sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
a clear or high resemblance
A similarity that is clear and not small or weak.
Ejemplos
- There is a strong similarity between the two proposals.
- The child’s face shows a strong similarity to his mother’s.
- Researchers found a strong similarity in the patterns of online behavior.
bear a similarity to
1/bˈɛɹ ə sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti tə/
fixed phrase
to have a resemblance to
To be like someone or something in a clear way.
Ejemplos
- The new software bears a strong similarity to last year’s version.
- Her painting style bears a striking similarity to that of her teacher.
- The two cases bear little similarity to each other, despite the media reports.
family similarity
1/fˈæmɪli sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
similar features within a family
The way people in the same family look or act like each other.
Ejemplos
- There is a clear family similarity in their eyes and smiles.
- The family similarity is obvious when all the cousins stand together.
- Both children show a strong family similarity to their grandfather.
show a similarity to
1/ʃˈoʊ ə sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti tə/
fixed phrase
to display likeness to something
To look or seem like something else in a way that people can notice.
Ejemplos
- These results show a clear similarity to the findings of earlier studies.
- The child’s behavior shows a similarity to his older brother’s.
- Her latest book shows a strong similarity to her first novel.