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unsimilarity

unsimilarity

9.0
A difference that shows two or more things are not the same
  • noun
  • /ˌʌnˈsɪmɪlɛrɪti/
translation icon : diferencia
  • The unsimilarity between the two paintings is striking.

Examples

  • Genetic analysis revealed a surprising unsimilarity in their DNA sequences.

  • Her explanation emphasized the unsimilarity of the two historical events.

  • The unsimilarity between the two paintings was immediately apparent to the art expert.

  • We must discuss the unsimilarities in our approaches.

  • The unsimilarity between the two paintings was immediately apparent to the art expert.

  • Her explanation emphasized the unsimilarity of the two historical events.

  • Genetic analysis revealed a surprising unsimilarity in their DNA sequences.

Synonyms

dissimilarity
vsunsimilarity
3 4.5

A state when two things or people are not alike

is the general term for that lack of similarity
differentness
vsunsimilarity
1 6.3

The fact that two things are not the same

is presented as the general concept rather than a specific case
disanalogy
vsunsimilarity
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A difference that shows two things are not really alike when you compare them

covers general lack of similarity, not only analogy comparisons
dissimilitude
vsunsimilarity
9.9

A clear difference between two or more things

is the neutral overall word for being unlike
nonresemblance
vsunsimilarity
7.7

A situation where things are not alike

is another way to state general lack of similarity
unlikeness
vsunsimilarity
7.1

Not being the same as another thing

is the broader label for ordinary lack of similarity
nonidentity
vsunsimilarity
9.9

A situation where two or more things are different

is the general lack of similarity, not focused on identity status
nonequivalence
vsunsimilarity
8.9

A situation where two things are not the same or cannot replace each other

speaks of lack of similarity generally rather than interchangeability
contrastiveness
vsunsimilarity
7.5

How different two things are when you compare them

refers to lack of similarity as a neutral general quality
disparateness
vsunsimilarity
9.2

A big difference between things that are not similar

is a milder, general term for not being similar

Antonyms

similarity
157 2.7

A likeness between things that makes them seem related

How Similar

similarity
157 2.7
unsimilarity
9.0

Surface Forms

unsimilarity singular
unsimilarities plural

Morphology

unsimilarity = unsimilar (transparent) = un + similar + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'unsimilar' by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ity'.

Etymology

Unsimilarity comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and similarity, which comes from similar meaning 'like' or 'being alike'. So, unsimilarity simply means 'not being alike' or the lack of similarity.