dissimilarity

/ˌdɪsɪmɪˈlærəti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsɪmɪˈlærəti/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)di(s)-ˌsi-mə-ˈler-ə-tē/ (ame, mw)

dissimilarity — noun

1. the state of two or more things not being alike, or a specific feature that make

1.名詞C1
釋義

the state of two or more things not being alike, or a specific feature that makes one thing unlike another — for example, the gap in size between two breeds of dog, or the way two siblings have very different personalities.

例句

Andrés noted the strong dissimilarity between his twin sons' temperaments.

dissimilarity between X and Y for contrasting two specific things

Despite their shared training, the two surgeons showed a clear dissimilarity in technique.

dissimilarity in [aspect] for naming the area of difference

同義詞
  • difference

    everyday and far more common; use it unless a formal register is needed

  • unlikeness

    also formal; emphasises that two things do not resemble each other

  • disparity

    stresses an unequal or unfair gap, often in amount, status, or quality

  • divergence

    suggests two things that started alike but moved apart over time

反義詞
  • similarity

    the direct opposite — the quality of being alike

  • resemblance

    stresses visible likeness, especially of appearance

文法句型

dissimilarity between X and Y

dissimilarity in/of [feature]

用法筆記

Often used in academic, scientific, or careful writing where 'difference' would feel too plain. The countable form ('a dissimilarity', 'several dissimilarities') names specific contrasting features; the uncountable form names the overall state of being unlike.

常見錯誤

❌There is a big dissimilarity to my brother.
✅There is a big dissimilarity between my brother and me.
💡use 'between' (or 'among') to link the two sides, not 'to'.
❌I felt dissimilarity from the new group.
✅I felt different from the new group.
💡for personal feelings of being unlike others, the adjective 'different' is far more natural than this noun.