self similar
ə adjective
1.
having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
2.
Geometry. (of figures) having the same shape; having corresponding sides proportional and corresponding angles equal: similar triangles.
3.
Mathematics. (of two square matrices) related by means of a similarity transformation.
Origin:
1605–15; earlier similary < French similaire or Medieval Latin similāris, equivalent to Latin simil(is) like, similar (akin to simul together; cf. simplex) + -āris -ar1
1605–15; earlier similary < French similaire or Medieval Latin similāris, equivalent to Latin simil(is) like, similar (akin to simul together; cf. simplex) + -āris -ar1
Related forms
sim·i·lar·ly, adverb
non·sim·i·lar, adjective
non·sim·i·lar·ly, adverb
qua·si-sim·i·lar, adjective
qua·si-sim·i·lar·ly, adverb
Antonyms
1. different.
1. different.
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similar (ˈsɪmɪlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical |
| 2. | geometry Compare congruent (of two or more figures) having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratio |
| 3. | maths (of two classes) equinumerous |
| [C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis] | |
| usage 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) | |
| similarity | |
| —n | |
| 'similarly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
similar
1611 (earlier similary, 1564), from Fr. similaire, from an extended form of L. similis "like," from Old L. semol "together," from PIE base *sem-/*som- "same" (see same).
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