Dissimilarity
noun
The state of being not alike or different.
Despite their dissimilarity in age, they became the best of friends.
Often appears as...
- dissimilarity in size
- dissimilarity in shape
noun
The quality of being mismatched or incompatible.
The algorithm measures the dissimilarity between two sets of data.
Often appears as...
- dissimilarity matrix
- dissimilarity index
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The state of being not alike or different.
Despite their dissimilarity in age, they became the best of friends.
Often appears as...
- dissimilarity in size
- dissimilarity in shape
noun
The quality of being mismatched or incompatible.
The algorithm measures the dissimilarity between two sets of data.
Often appears as...
- dissimilarity matrix
- dissimilarity index
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Using Negation
Think of 'dissimilarity' as pointing out differences; it emphasizes what is not the same.
The dissimilarity between the twins was only noticeable in their habits.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Opposites
Two things can be dissimilar without being complete opposites; they may share some qualities.
There's a clear dissimilarity in opinion, though they both value honesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Differences
Use 'dissimilarity' when discussing subtle or minor differences that are not immediately obvious.
The dissimilarity in their writing styles became apparent only after a close reading.
Pro Tip 1/3Using Negation
Think of 'dissimilarity' as pointing out differences; it emphasizes what is not the same.
The dissimilarity between the twins was only noticeable in their habits.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Opposites
Two things can be dissimilar without being complete opposites; they may share some qualities.
There's a clear dissimilarity in opinion, though they both value honesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Differences
Use 'dissimilarity' when discussing subtle or minor differences that are not immediately obvious.
The dissimilarity in their writing styles became apparent only after a close reading.
Pro Tip 1/3Using Negation
Think of 'dissimilarity' as pointing out differences; it emphasizes what is not the same.
The dissimilarity between the twins was only noticeable in their habits.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Opposites
Two things can be dissimilar without being complete opposites; they may share some qualities.
There's a clear dissimilarity in opinion, though they both value honesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Differences
Use 'dissimilarity' when discussing subtle or minor differences that are not immediately obvious.
The dissimilarity in their writing styles became apparent only after a close reading.
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consistencycontrastdifferencedisparitydivergencediversityheterogenousvariate
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How do viruses jump from...
Viruses are constantly encountering new species and attempting to infect them. More often than not, this ends in failure. In most cases, the genetic dissimilarity between the two hosts is too great. For a virus adapted to infect humans, a lettuce cell would be a foreign and inhospitable landscape.
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How do viruses jump from...
Viruses are constantly encountering new species and attempting to infect them. More often than not, this ends in failure. In most cases, the genetic dissimilarity between the two hosts is too great. For a virus adapted to infect humans, a lettuce cell would be a foreign and inhospitable landscape.
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Sushant Singh Rajput
Indian Actor
There are so many ways to approach a character. You have to figure out the similarities between you and the character, build on them, and at the same time, blur the dissimilarities. Since you do it day in and day out, it becomes a process and a part of you.
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Barbara Cooney
American Writer
Miss Rumphius' has been, perhaps, the closest to my heart. There are, of course, many dissimilarities between me and Alice Rumphius, but, as I worked, she gradually seemed to become my alter ego. Perhaps she had been that right from the start.
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Alexis de Tocqueville
French Historian
It is the dissimilarities and inequalities among men which give rise to the notion of honor; as such differences become less, it grows feeble; and when they disappear, it will vanish too.
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Carl Olson
American Athlete
Superficial similarities exist between Christianity and some ancient pagan religions. But careful study reveals that there are far more dissimilarities.
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Marshall McLuhan
Canadian Sociologist
Antipathy, dissimilarity of views, hate, contempt, can accompany true love.
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Sushant Singh Rajput
Indian Actor
There are so many ways to approach a character. You have to figure out the similarities between you and the character, build on them, and at the same time, blur the dissimilarities. Since you do it day in and day out, it becomes a process and a part of you.
Quote examples
Barbara Cooney
American Writer
Miss Rumphius' has been, perhaps, the closest to my heart. There are, of course, many dissimilarities between me and Alice Rumphius, but, as I worked, she gradually seemed to become my alter ego. Perhaps she had been that right from the start.
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Alexis de Tocqueville
French Historian
It is the dissimilarities and inequalities among men which give rise to the notion of honor; as such differences become less, it grows feeble; and when they disappear, it will vanish too.
Quote examples
Carl Olson
American Athlete
Superficial similarities exist between Christianity and some ancient pagan religions. But careful study reveals that there are far more dissimilarities.
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Marshall McLuhan
Canadian Sociologist
Antipathy, dissimilarity of views, hate, contempt, can accompany true love.
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