similarity
intermediateB1/ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪti/ · sim-i-lar-i-ty
The state or quality of being similar; likeness or resemblance.
Meanings
The state or quality of being similar; likeness or resemblance.
مشابہت کی حالت یا کیفیت؛ مماثلت یا مشابہت۔
مشابہت
mashabihat
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Common Collocations
- similarity in behavior
- high degree of similarity
- similarity between cultures
Example Sentences
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
دونوں پینٹنگز میں ایک شاندار مشابہت ہے۔
Dono paintings mein aik shandar mashabihat hai.
The similarity of opinions among the members was encouraging.
ارکان کے درمیان آراء کی مشابہت حوصلہ افزا تھی۔
Arkaan ke darmiyan araa ki mashabihat hosla afza thi.
She noted similarities in their writing styles.
اس نے ان کے لکھنے کے انداز میں مشابہت نوٹ کی۔
Us ne un ke likhne ke andaaz mein mashabihat note ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'similar' as a root for 'similarity' - both relate to likeness.
Picture two identical twins standing side by side.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔
Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, isi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jaayein.
In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live by seeing the one, for whom we die by seeing.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کی چال اسی کا حال
Jis ki chaal usi ka haal
As one's behavior is, so is one's character.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "similaritas" — likeness, resemblance
First known use: 14th century
The term 'similarity' evolved from the Latin word 'similaritas', which was derived from 'similis', meaning 'like' or 'similar'. Its usage in English dates back to the late Middle Ages.