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Unlike

Not like; dissimilar; diverse; having no resemblance; as, the cases are unlike.

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Dissimilitude 74% connected

Want of resemblance; unlikeness; dissimilarity.

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Dissimilitude 74% connected

Want of resemblance; unlikeness; dissimilarity.

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Different 66% connected

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Different 66% connected

Distinct; separate; not the same; other.

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Unequal 66% connected

Not equal; not matched; not of the same size, length, breadth, quantity, strength, talents, acquirements, age, station, or the like; as, the fingers…

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Unequal 66% connected

Not equal; not matched; not of the same size, length, breadth, quantity, strength, talents, acquirements, age, station, or the like; as, the fingers…

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Like 94% connected

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the part…

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Like 94% connected

Having the same, or nearly the same, appearance, qualities, or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the part…

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Average noun · 78% connection

Any medial estimate or general statement derived from a comparison of diverse specific cases; a medium or usual size, quantity, qualit…

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Casuistry adjective · 78% connection

The science or doctrine of dealing with cases of conscience, of resolving questions of right or wrong in conduct, or determining the l…

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Comprehensive adjective · 78% connection

Possessing peculiarities that are characteristic of several diverse groups.

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Conceit noun · 78% connection

an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things

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Contact noun · 78% connection

The plane between two adjacent bodies of dissimilar rock.

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Coordination noun · 78% connection

the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation

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Counterview noun · 78% connection

A position in which two dissimilar things illustrate each other by opposition; contrast.

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Cross noun · 78% connection

(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding pla…

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Cross-pollination noun · 78% connection

stimulating influence among diverse elements; "the cross-pollination of the arts"

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Crossbreed noun · 78% connection

(genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding pla…

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Difference noun · 78% connection

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock"

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Difform adjective · 78% connection

Irregular in form; -- opposed to uniform; anomalous; hence, unlike; dissimilar; as, to difform corolla, the parts of which do not corr…

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Disparate adjective · 78% connection

Unequal; dissimilar; separate.

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Dissimilar adjective · 78% connection

Not similar; unlike; heterogeneous; as, the tempers of men are as dissimilar as their features.

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Dissimilarity noun · 78% connection

the quality of being dissimilar

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Dissimilarly adverb · 78% connection

In a dissimilar manner; in a varied style.

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Dissimilate verb · 78% connection

To render dissimilar.

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Dissimilation noun · 78% connection

The act of making dissimilar.

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