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dissimilarity
[/ˌdɪsɪˈmɪlærɪti/]
noun
feminine
pl: dissimilarities / dissimilaridades
dissimilaridade
1.
the quality or state of being dissimilar; lack of similarity or resemblance
The dissimilarity between the two cultures was striking.
A dissimilaridade entre as duas culturas era notável.
2.
a point or feature in which things differ
Despite their dissimilarities, they became close friends.
Apesar de suas dissimilaridades, tornaram-se amigos próximos.
Synonyms
difference
unlikeness
disparity
distinction
divergence
heterogeneity
Antonyms
similarity
likeness
resemblance
correspondence
homogeneity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dissimilaridade
standard usage
São Paulo
diferença
common colloquial alternative
Portugal
dessemelhança
preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
chalk and cheese (used to describe complete dissimilarity)
like night and day (expressing stark dissimilarity)
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