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similar
[ sim-uh-ler ]
/ ËsÉȘm É lÉr /
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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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1. See same.
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British Dictionary definitions for similar
similar
/ (ËsÉȘmÉȘlÉ) /
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 (ËsÉȘmÉȘËlĂŠrÉȘtÉȘ), 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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