dissimilar
pronunciation
How to pronounce dissimilar in British English:
UK [dɪˈsɪmɪlə(r)]
How to pronounce dissimilar in American English:
US [dɪˈsɪmɪlər]
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- Adjective:
- not similar
- not alike or similar
- not like; marked by dissimilarity
Word Origin
- dissimilar (adj.)
- 1620s, from dis- + similar; perhaps on analogy of French dissimilaire. Related: Dissimilarity.
Antonym
Example
- 1. The use of dissimilar elements , which creates interest .
- 2. Scientists said it was not clear what signals attract the body to people who are genetically dissimilar to themselves , but suggested body odor or even face structure could play a role .
- 3. The circumstances in 2008 were scarier , but not dissimilar .
- 4. So how , then , do you get dissimilar people to collaborate ?
- 5. It was not dissimilar for the ancient greeks .