similar
[ sim-uh-ler ]
/ ˈsɪm ə lər /
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adjective
having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles.
Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1. See same.
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British Dictionary definitions for similar
similar
/ (ˈsɪmɪlə) /
adjective
showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical
geometry (of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratioCompare congruent (def. 2)
maths (of two classes) equinumerous
Derived forms of similar
similarity (ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ), nounsimilarly, adverbWord Origin for similar
C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis
usage for similar
As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France)
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