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- [dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim-]
- /dɪˈsɪm ə lər, dɪsˈsɪm-/
- /ˌdɪsˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim-]
- /dɪˈsɪm ə lər, dɪsˈsɪm-/
Definitions of dissimilar word
- adjective dissimilar not similar; unlike; different. 1
- noun dissimilar Not alike; different. 1
- abbreviation DISSIMILAR different 1
- adjective dissimilar If one thing is dissimilar to another, or if two things are dissimilar, they are very different from each other. 0
- adjective dissimilar not alike; not similar; different 0
- adjective dissimilar not similar or alike; different 0
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Origin of dissimilar
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; dis-1 + similar
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Parts of speech for Dissimilar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dissimilar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissimilar
adj dissimilar
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- disparate — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
- offbeat — differing from the usual or expected; unconventional: an offbeat comedian.
- diverse — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
Antonyms for dissimilar
adj dissimilar
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
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