similarity

somiglianza, similarità

Aspetto in cui due o più persone o cose si assomigliano, oppure il fatto che si assomiglino.

In inglese semplice: A way in which two or more people or things are alike, or the fact that they are alike.

• There is one similarity between our plans.
• We noticed several similarities in the two reports.
• What similarities do these languages share?

Come si usa: similarity between A and B (There is a similarity between their approaches to teaching.); similarity to something (His story has a surprising similarity to mine.)

Sinonimi: likeness, resemblance

Contrari: difference, dissimilarity

Espressioni comuni: similarity between things, striking similarity, share a similarity

somiglianza

Il fatto che una persona o cosa abbia un aspetto simile a quello di un’altra.

In inglese semplice: The fact that someone or something looks like another person or thing.

• The similarity between their faces surprised me.
• This painting has a strong similarity to that photograph.
• Despite their visual similarities, the two plants are unrelated.

Come si usa: similarity to someone/something (The child's similarity to her grandmother is striking.); similarity in appearance (Their similarity in appearance sometimes confuses visitors.)

Sinonimi: resemblance, likeness

Contrari: dissimilarity

Espressioni comuni: facial similarity, visual similarity, similarity in appearance