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Webster 1913 Edition

Dissimilar

Dis-sim′i-lar

,
Adj.
[Pref.
dis-
+
similar
: cf. F.
dissimilaire
.]
Not similar; unlike; heterogeneous;
as, the tempers of men are as
dissimilar
as their features
.
This part very
dissimilar
to any other.
Boyle.

Webster 1828 Edition

Dissimilar

DISSIMILAR

,
Adj.
[dis and similar.] Unlike, either in nature, properties or external form; not similar; not having the resemblance of; heterogeneous. Newton denominates dissimilar, the rays of light of different refrangibility. The tempers of men are as dissimilar as their features.

Definition 2024

dissimilar

dissimilar

English

Adjective

dissimilar ‎(comparative more dissimilar, superlative most dissimilar)

  1. Not similar; unlike; different

Translations

Portuguese

Adjective

dissimilar m, f ‎(plural dissimilares, comparable)

  1. dissimilar (not similar)

Etymology

dis- +‎ similar

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/

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