similarity

IPA: sɪmʌɫˈɛrʌti

Closeness of appearance to something else.
(philosophy) The relation of sharing properties.
(mathematics) A transformation that preserves angles and the ratios of distances
(mathematics, linear algebra) The property of two matrices being similar.

Examples of "similarity" in Sentences

The two paintings shared a striking similarity in their use of vibrant colors and abstract shapes
Despite their very different backgrounds, the two friends discovered a surprising similarity in their taste in music
The poet drew attention to the eerie similarity between the two historical events in his latest piece
In studying the DNA of the two species, scientists found a remarkable similarity in their genetic makeup
The architecture of the two buildings showed a clear similarity in their elegant, modern design