dissimilarity

/dɪˌsɪməˈlɛrəti/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being different or unlike.
    • Despite their dissimilarity in size, both animals belong to the same family.
    • The teacher pointed out the dissimilarity in the students' handwriting styles.
    • There is a striking dissimilarity between the two proposals in terms of cost.
  2. A point or feature in which things differ.
    • One major dissimilarity between the two cars is their fuel efficiency.
    • Cultural dissimilarities can sometimes lead to misunderstandings.
    • The report lists several dissimilarities between the original and the revised plan.
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