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- US Pronunciation
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- [sim-uh-ler]
- /ˈsɪm ə lər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sim-uh-ler]
- /ˈsɪm ə lər/
Definitions of unsimilar word
- adjective unsimilar having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses. 1
- adjective unsimilar Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles. 1
- adjective unsimilar Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation. 1
- adjective unsimilar not similar 0
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Origin of unsimilar
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; earlier similary < French similaire or Medieval Latin similāris, equivalent to Latin simil(is) like, similar (akin to simul together; cf. simplex) + -āris -ar1
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Parts of speech for Unsimilar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unsimilar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
unsimilar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsimilar
adj unsimilar
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- antithetic — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
- at variance — If one thing is at variance with another, the two things seem to contradict each other.
- contradistinctive — distinction by opposition or contrast: plants and animals in contradistinction to humans.
adjective unsimilar
- contradistinct — Distinguished by opposite qualities.
- contrapositive — placed opposite or against
- contrasted — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- diverging — Present participle of diverge.
- facing — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
Antonyms for unsimilar
adjective unsimilar
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- convergent — (of two or more lines, paths, etc) moving towards or meeting at some common point
- correspondent — A correspondent is a newspaper or television journalist, especially one who specializes in a particular type of news.
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