dissimilarity

noun
UK: /ˌdɪsɪˈmɪlærəti/
US: /ˌdɪsɪˈmɪlærəti/

  1. The state of not being similar; difference.

    1. The dissimilarity is big.
    2. The dissimilarity between the two reports was striking, indicating potential data discrepancies.

  2. A particular way in which things are unlike each other.

    1. There are many points of dissimilarity.
    2. Despite their shared cultural background, there are many dissimilarity in their artistic styles.

Synonyms

contrast distinction divergence disparity difference

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dissimilarity" in English means: The state of not being similar; difference., A particular way in which things are unlike each other..

The phonetic transcription of "dissimilarity" is /ˌdɪsɪˈmɪlærəti/ in British English and /ˌdɪsɪˈmɪlærəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissimilarity": contrast, distinction, divergence, disparity, difference.

Example usage of "dissimilarity": "The dissimilarity is big.". More examples on the page.