Word Finder - similarities

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Closeness of appearance to something else.

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The relation of sharing properties.

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Hardly is there a similarity detected between two or three facts, than men hasten to extend it to all. — Sir W. Hamilton.

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A transformation that preserves angles and the ratios of distances

Many branches of the territorial administration had great similarities with those of the State, so that their spheres of activity frequently overlapped and came into collision.

There are, indeed remarkable similarities between the external characters of the Phylactolaematous Polyzoa and the Phoronidea, and notably between their lophophores.

Some of the similarities to the Ethiopian and the great differences from the Australian avifauna have already been pointed out.

The question whether similarities in technology argue for contact of tribes, or whether they merely show corresponding states of culture, with modifications produced by environment, divides ethnologists.

There are a few older cases that bear similarities to these kidnapping- murders.

His master mind, soaring high, sees one vast connected whole, and, alive with enthusiasm, with smiling face and sparkling eye, he shows the panorama to his pupils, pointing out the similarities and differences of its parts, the boundaries of our knowledge, and the regions of doubt and speculation.

Great as is the difference when we pass from mathematics to morality, yet there are striking similarities, and here again intuitionalism claims to find much support.

We both agreed there were definite similarities to our Delabama killer.

Nature, limited in her resources for adaptation, fashioned so many of these animals in like form that we have learned only recently to distinguish similarities cf analogous habit from the similitudes of real kinship. From whatever order of Mammalia or Reptilia an animal may be derived, prolonged aquatic adaptation will model its outer, and finally its inner, structure according to certain advantageous designs.

He drew attention also to certain p roximal end of structural similarities between Cycas and Ginkgo.

The continental shelves are parts of the great continental blocks which have been covered by the sea in comparatively recent times, and their surface consequently presents many similarities to that of the land, modified of course by the destructive and constructive work of the waters.

Owing to the erroneous number of forms and the close similarities of structure, the subdivision of the group has presented great difficulties.

Certain similarities between passages in Paradise Lost and parts of the translation from Old Saxon interpolated in the Old English Genesis have given occasion to the suggestion that some scholar may have talked to Milton about the poetry published by Junius in 1655, and that the poet may thus have gained some hints which he used in his great work.

The Realists held that universals alone have substantial reality, existing ante res; the Nominalists that universals are mere names invented to express the qualities of particular things and existing post res; while the Conceptualists, mediating between the two extremes, held that universals are concepts which exist in our minds and express real similarities in things themselves.

The natural link of connexion Hume finds in the similarities presented by experience.

He urges that the similarities of some of the primitive races of India and Africa to the aborigines of Australia are indications that they were peopled from one common stock.

From certain similarities of style he has been identified with Publius Annius Florus, poet, rhetorician and friend of Hadrian, author of a dialogue on the question whether Virgil was an orator or poet, of which the introduction has been preserved.

The tango is a dance both Argentina and Uruguay practice and there are many similarities in their cuisine.

Mostly we're seeing strong similarities in crime MO, patterns and timing.

The similarities stopped at their tanzanite eyes and chiseled features; the speaker's skin was as dark as night.

The similarities between the girl's appearance and the memory of her deceased mother made Jessi nauseous.

Notwithstanding these however, the great similarities between a and, 3 oblige us to assume that the translator of HR used the Greek version of H a, or vice versa.

Modern names, more or less similar to the ancient appellations, have been noted in different parts of the Dead Sea area; but no certain identification can be based on these similarities.

The occasional similarities of thought and expression between them and the Lucan writings suggest that the period of their origin lies within a quarter of a century after Paul's death, and, when one or two later accretions are admitted, the internal evidence, either upon the organization of the church 1 or upon the errors controverted, tallies with this hypothesis.

Pfleiderer in pointing out the similarities of James and the Shepherd of Hermas declares it to be "certain that both writings presuppose like historical circumstances, and, from a similar point of view, direct their admonitions to their contemporaries, among whom a lax worldly-mindedness and unfruitful theological wrangling threatened to destroy the religious life."

But the study that should elucidate the fundamental similarities or homologies between the several classes, and should suggest the relations of the Echinoderma to other phyla, had scarcely begun.

There are some similarities to other social networks, such as the status update (which does have a "like" toggle, unlike recommendations) and groups formed by interest.

The connexion with Africa is marked by the occurrence of many genera common to Africa and India, and confined to those two regions, and similarities of form are not uncommon there in cases in which the genera are not peculiar.

He elaborated a theory of Toltec migrations and considered the prehistoric Mexican to be of Asiatic origin, because of observed similarities to Japanese architecture, Chinese decoration, Malaysian language and Cambodian dress, &c.

While purchasing clothes for boys has some similarities to shopping for clothes for girls, knowing your way around the differences will help you to make the right shopping decision.

As your children start to date, they will look for similarities in their relationships found in their parents' marriage, which may raise red flags.

Despite these similarities, there are tons of different ways to decorate a kitchen.

Similarities lie in the use of a roux for thickening, and the inclusion of the trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery in most dishes.

Most notable similarities are the hot and spicy dishes of Szechaun and the curries from India.

Comparison photos of various generations of family members, with journaling that highlights the similarities between each person.

There are similarities though -- winners for each of the awards receive a golden trophy, for the Razzie's, it's the "Golden Rasperry."

What is most interesting are the similarities.

We had enough similarities that I trusted him with my life and my stories.

If you read the excerpts, the similarities aren't really that striking as Scott and her lawyers would have you believe.

Judging from what Scott calls copyright infringement and the examples given by the lawyers, most just don't see the "substantial" similarities.

It isn't the same toy, but the similarities mean it will probably be a hit.

After viewing some of the trailers, you can see some of the similarities between 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow.

To make finding bargains easier, consider printing out specifications for different computer systems you are interested in and comparing them side by side for similarities and lower prices.

The similarities between these and other types of boots end right there, though.

There are similarities in the series both featuring vampires in prominent, romantic roles with human women, but the similarities soon end in the storylines.

While there are many similarities between HFA or Asperger syndrome symptoms and those of other autism forms, there are distinct differences as well.

The similarities and differences in both can confuse and frustrate researchers, but work continues to understand and treat both of these syndromes.

Despite similarities between the two disorders, people with Asperger syndrome typically function better than people with autism.

There are some similarities between online businesses and traditional operations, but there are also many differences.

You may not think of it immediately, but there are a number of similarities between memos and business letters.