Synonyms & related words for similarity

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of similarity — including resemblance, similitude, alikeness, comparison, comparability, analogy. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to similarity

Explore words related to similarity — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include nonresemblance, dissimilitude, dissimilarity, likeness, homogenetic, unlikeness, semblable, sameness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for similarity

Common synonyms for similarity include resemblance, similitude, alikeness, comparison, comparability, analogy, homology, affinity — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does similarity come from?

The word similarity breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root simil-, from Latin similis (“like, same”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.