similarity
gb/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/ us/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
B2
Angielski
~ 9400
hasonlóság, közös vonás, hasonlósági transzformáció, hasonlósági leképezés
RZECZOWNIK
B2
1
hasonlóság
B1
Schemat użycia:
a similarity between [things]
There is a clear similarity between the two paintings, even though they were made years apart.
Egyértelmű hasonlóság van a két festmény között, noha évekkel eltérő időben készültek.
I was surprised by the similarity in their voices when they spoke on the phone.
Meglepett a hangjuk hasonlósága, amikor telefonon beszéltek.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
There is a big similarity between these two photos.
Nagy a hasonlóság e két fénykép között.
I can hear a similarity in their accents.
Hallani némi hasonlóságot az akcentusukban.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
the fact of being alike
Kolokacje
a strong similarity
|a striking similarity
|bear a similarity to
|show a similarity to
|family similarity
|similarity between A and B
Synonimy
resemblance (Very close in meaning; often used especially for how people or things look similar.)
|
likeness (Slightly more formal or literary and often used for visual or personal similarity.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
comparison
|thinking
|description
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The fact that two or more people or things are like each other in some way.
The state or quality of two or more people or things being alike in appearance, character, or other aspects.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
2
hasonlóság
B2
közös vonás
B2
Schemat użycia:
a similarity between [things] is that [clause]
One important similarity between the two systems is that both rely on user feedback.
Az egyik fontos hasonlóság a két rendszer között az, hogy mindkettő a felhasználói visszajelzésekre épül.
The film and the novel share several striking similarities in plot and tone.
A film és a regény cselekményében és hangulatában több feltűnő hasonlóság is van.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
One similarity between the stories is the happy ending.
Az egyik közös vonás a történetekben a boldog befejezés.
A big similarity between the two jobs is the long working hours.
A két munka egyik nagy közös vonása a hosszú munkaidő.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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."
Znaczenie
a specific point of likeness
Kolokacje
notice similarities
|list the similarities
|share several similarities
|find similarities between
|point out similarities
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
difference (Refers to a particular way in which things are not the same, the opposite of a specific similarity.)
|
distinction (Highlights a clear separating feature rather than a shared one.)
Tematy
comparison
|argumentation
|thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
One special thing that is the same in two or more people or things.
A particular way in which two or more people or things are alike, often mentioned as one of several points of comparison.
RZECZOWNIK
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Schemat użycia:
a similarity transformation of [a figure/matrix]
In geometry, a similarity maps a triangle to another triangle with the same angles but a different size.
A geometriában a hasonlósági transzformáció egy háromszöget egy másik, ugyanolyan szögű, de más méretű háromszögre képez le.
The teacher demonstrated how a similarity transformation can enlarge a figure without changing its shape.
A tanár bemutatta, hogyan tud egy hasonlósági transzformáció úgy megnagyítani egy alakzatot, hogy annak alakja nem változik.
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
In math class we learned about a similarity that makes a shape bigger but keeps its form.
Matekórán olyan hasonlósági transzformációról tanultunk, amely nagyobbra változtat egy alakzatot, de megtartja a formáját.
This picture is made by a similarity that turns and then enlarges the triangle.
Ez a kép olyan hasonlósági transzformációval készül, amely elforgatja, majd felnagyítja a háromszöget.
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
shape-preserving geometric transformation
Kolokacje
similarity transformation
|similarity mapping
|similarity of matrices
|similarity measure
|shape similarity
Synonimy
similarity transformation (Full technical term; more specific than the shorter "similarity" when context is not clear.)
Antonimy
distortion (A transformation that changes the shape in a non‑uniform way, opposite of similarity in geometry.)
Tematy
mathematics
|science
|education
Definicja
In math, a special change to a shape that keeps its form the same but can make it bigger, smaller, or moved.
In geometry or linear algebra, a transformation that preserves the shape of a figure or object while allowing changes in size by uniform scaling, often combined with rotation or translation.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
similarity
IPA
GB/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
US/sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
Sylaby i akcent
sim - il - ar - ity (4 sylaby)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: similarity
- Plural: similarities, similarity
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
similarities
noun
Related words
resemble
verb B1
resemblance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
dissimilar
adjective
dissimilarity
noun
Wyrażenia
a striking similarity
1/ə stɹˈaɪkɪŋ sˌɪmɪlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
a very noticeable likeness
A similarity that is very easy to see or very surprising.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.