Similarity (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being similar.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The new smartphone design definitely shares some similarity with the previous model in terms of its user interface.
- By comparing family members' fingerprints, researchers can discover surprising degrees of similarity.
- Identifying any resemblance or similarity between artwork and their respective cultures enhances the knowledge of art enthusiasts.
- Observing the planets that make up the solar system allows us to notice certain similarity and distinct characteristics.
- In comparing both cultures' traditional cuisine, there are many examples of similarity that can be observed.
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Meaning 2
A Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.