having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles.
Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation.
Origin of similar
First recorded in1605–15; earlier similary, from French similaire or Medieval Latin similāris, equivalent to Latin simili(s)) “like, similar” (akin to simul “together”; cf. simplex) + -āris-ar1
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Rates are thought to be similar in developed countries around the world.
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Nothing but the truth has dictated these reminiscences, from which I have undoubtedly omitted many things of similar importance.
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We could give many instances of a similar kind, did our limits permit.
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He was accustomed to tent life and camping out, and helped us much in similar experiences.
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Some thirty others of the National party followed his example of defiance with a similar result.
The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, February, 1886.|Various
British Dictionary definitions for similar
similar
/ (ˈsɪmɪlə) /
adjective
showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical
geometry(of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratioCompare congruent (def. 2)
maths(of two classes) equinumerous
Derived forms of similar
similarity (ˌsɪmɪˈlærɪtɪ), nounsimilarly, adverb
Word Origin for similar
C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis
usage for similar
As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France)