The definition of similar is two things that have characteristics that resemble each other but are not exactly alike.

(adjective)

An example of similar is a cream skirt and a white skirt.

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Origin: Fr similaire < L similis: see same

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adjective

Related in appearance or nature; alike though not identical.
Mathematics Having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional. Used of geometric figures: similar triangles.

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Origin: French similaire

Origin: , from Latin similis, like; see sem-¹ in Indo-European roots

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