Etymological root
similis
Latin
Words from this root(9)
similar
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/ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/
Almost the same, sharing features but not exactly alike.
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dissimilar
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/dɪˈsɪmələr/
not alike; different in nature or kind
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resemblance
C2+
/rɪˈzɛmbləns/
the quality of being similar in appearance or character
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semblance
C2+
/ˈsɛmbləns/
an outward appearance or likeness, often superficial
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similitude
C2+
/sɪˈmɪlɪtud/
the quality of being similar; a comparison or likeness
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dissimilarity
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/ˌdɪsɪməˈlɛrəti/
the state of being unlike or different
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simile
C2+
/ˈsɪməli/
a figure of speech comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'
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facsimilize
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/fækˈsɪməˌlaɪz/
to make an exact copy or reproduction of something
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verisimilar
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/ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/
appearing true or probable; lifelike
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