a. [ F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See Same, a., and cf. Simulate. ] 1. Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness. [ 1913 Webster ]
Similar figures (Geom.), figures which differ from each other only in magnitude, being made up of the same number of like parts similarly situated. -- Similar rectilineal figures, such as have their several angles respectively equal, each to each, and their sides about the equal angles proportional. -- Similar solids, such as are contained by the same number of similar planes, similarly situated, and having like inclination to one another. [ 1913 Webster ]
(adj) marked by correspondence or resemblance, Ant.dissimilar, Example: similar food at similar prices; problems similar to mine; they wore similar coats
(n) a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit, Syn.law of similarity
(adv) in like or similar manner; ; - Samuel Johnson, Syn.likewise, Example: He was similarly affected; some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil
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