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Definitions for dissimilitude
ˌdɪs sɪˈmɪl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyuddis·simil·i·tude

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. unlikeness, dissimilitudenoun

    dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness

Wiktionary

  1. dissimilitudenoun

    The quality of being diverse or different; difference or variety.

  2. Etymology: from dissimilitudo, from dissimilis

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Dissimilitudenoun

    Unlikeness; want of resemblance.

    Etymology: dissimilitudo, Lat.

    Thereupon grew marvellous dissimilitudes, and by reason thereof jealousies, heartburnings, jars and discords. Richard Hooker.

    We doubt whether the Lord, in different circumstances, did frame his people unto any utter dissimilitude, either with Egyptians, or any other nation. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 6.

    The dissimilitude between the Divinity and images, shews that images are not a suitable means whereby to worship God. Edward Stillingfleet, Def. of Disc. on Rom. Idolatry.

    As humane society is founded in the similitude of some things, so it is promoted by some certain dissimilitudes. Nehemiah Grew.

    Women are curious observers of the likeness of children to parents, that they may, upon finding dissimilitude, have the pleasure of hinting unchastity. Alexander Pope, Odyssey, Notes.

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  1. dissimilitude

    Dissimilitude refers to the state or quality of being dissimilar, unlike, or different; lack of resemblance or similarity. In other words, it's the state of not being alike or having distinct characteristics.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dissimilitudenoun

    want of resemblance; unlikeness; dissimilarity

  2. Dissimilitudenoun

    a comparison by contrast; a dissimile

  3. Etymology: [L. dissimilitudo, fr. dissimilis: cf. F. dissimilitude.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dissimilitude in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dissimilitude in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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