dissimilarity vs Dissimilarities

Both 'dissimilarity' and 'dissimilarities' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Dissimilarity' is singular and refers to the state of being dissimilar or different, while 'dissimilarities' is the plural form and refers to multiple instances of being dissimilar.

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dissimilarity

This is a correct term in English, referring to the state of being dissimilar or different.

Use 'dissimilarity' when you want to describe the lack of similarity or the difference between two or more things.

Examples:

There is a clear dissimilarity between the two paintings.
The dissimilarity in their opinions led to a heated debate.

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There is also a dissimilarity in the size of software of browser.
That's true, but it's impossible to see - the difference between identity and dissimilarity.
If any dissimilarity occurs in the values between zipping and unzipping, a corruption error will be thrown.
Hence it is held by many to be authentic, since it passes the criterion of dissimilarity.
In addition, it can only be used for distance functions that satisfy the triangle inequality, while many advanced dissimilarity functions used in information retrieval do not satisfy this.
To a better understanding of the strong dissimilarity that the images presented in "The city of silence" show compared to the ones in different publications, let us spend a little more time with "Great Abstraction" 2002,150x100cm, acrylic on canvas.
Not from any objective dissimilarity, as we believe, in the things described, but in their relations to the describer and his hearers.
The dissimilarity in the volume of one song to another now does not require any manual adjustments.
Will not a dispute be a manifestation of dissimilarity?
Such comparisons of interactomes can determine the degree of similarity or dissimilarity between the networks of different species which contribute to health and diseases.
If any dissimilarity happens, an error will be shown and it will refuse to open.
If any dissimilarity occurs in bits then RAR files throw error messages at the time of extraction and finally lead to corruption issues.
The dissimilarity of sound between two songs, the color and texture change, all are taken care of by an Mp3 volume enhancer.
Besides, if the dissimilarity between two neighbouring countries is so significant... I find it really impossible to speak about common aesthetics among Mediterranean countries...
Of that abstract threshold, these empirical thresholds, worked by dissimilarity, are not the representation, but the trace and the simulacrum.
And this diversification of ability and dissimilarity of employment will eventually weaken and disintegrate human society if effective means of co-ordination and co-operation are not developed.
In the final 1919 version, the character changes at this point with what Gray describes as "superficial dissimilarity and independence of each other."
As taught by the Fourth Lateran Council, "Between the creator and the creature you may not notice a similarity that, that you should not notice a greater dissimilarity".
In support of his claims, the applicant puts forward the dissimilarity of the two marks with regards to the relevant consumer circles, as well as the phonetic, visual and conceptual differences between the earlier mark and the contested one.
In addition, on the question of conceptual dissimilarity, the applicant contends that the Board failed to take into any account the linguistic evidence supplied by the applicant as to how Spanish consumers were likely to see the words MAGIC SEAT.

Alternatives:

difference
disparity
contrast
variation
divergence

Dissimilarities

This is also a correct term in English, but it is the plural form of 'dissimilarity' and refers to multiple instances of being dissimilar.

Use 'dissimilarities' when you are talking about more than one instance of lack of similarity or differences.

Examples:

The report highlighted several dissimilarities between the two experiments.
There are significant dissimilarities in their approaches to problem-solving.

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Dissimilarities of office chairs that are not expensive are obtainable in market in accordance with the color and kind.
This dating is based largely on its dissimilarities to earlier formalistic Olmec sculptures.
The Customer undertakes to verify the content od order confirmation, promptly signaling eventual dissimilarities from the request.
I have furthermore to stress very strongly the fact that, because of the dissimilarities that exist from one state to the next, these problems discriminate against operators, particularly when they try to enter the European market.
Despite the sharp dissimilarities of faces, languages and contexts it manages to reconcile seemingly disparate identities and visions.
The first limitation has to do with the accuracy of the information and with dissimilarities between the different series of data, especially those which were gathered over a long period of time.
And yet, due to the cultural differences in daily life, there are some peculiar dissimilarities.
The input tables are constituted by square matrices which contain proximity values (dissimilarities) derived from the calculation of an association index.
It is understood that in these cases, any dissimilarities cannot be considered a patent defect of the product ordered.
He has to recognise a dog's dissimilarities in language, cognitive ability and consequently its different perception of reality.
But there are great dissimilarities between the fundamental conceptions of the author of the "De Vita Contemplativa" and those of Philo.
Mr President, looking at the Sakellariou report and its well-intentioned proposals from a northern or north-eastern perspective, I feel that there are some very interesting dissimilarities between our case, the Baltic Sea region, and the Mediterranean.
It is very important that we have constructive cooperation with the countries around the Mediterranean based on the principles of equality of treatment, solidarity, dialogue and respect for each country's dissimilarities and distinctive features.
He used the word "dissimilarities"? He conveyed.
A true and exciting pairing will be also between the restaurants and the 5 stars Hotels restaurants, which will prepare ad hoc menu and interesting food-wine connections: vertical tasting idea (can you identify the same wine dissimilarities between different Years?)
Thus we need to consider the similarities and dissimilarities between what we must do towards our enemies and what our Father does towards the "evil" and "unjust."
And this is actually a considerable achievement.The working team enclosed a peculiar curator's work to give the reader a sense that the chapters were "told" by the same narrating "voice", while respecting the conceptual dissimilarities among the forty-five authors.
In these cases, it is often possible to obtain a measure of the (dis)similarity of the objects to be classified, and in some applications the use of dissimilarities (rather than features) makes the problem more viable.
By "relationship" similarities or dissimilarities between the texts are meant and, in the given case, between transemes of a text and transemes of the other texts that is compared to it.
It is specifically stated that the version of the CLTdesigner in Italian is a translation of the Austrian version. Therefore, any potential dissimilarities with engineering design standards in Italy cannot be ruled out.

Alternatives:

differences
disparities
contrasts
variations
divergences

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