DISSIMILITUDE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "dissimilitude" comes from Latin dissimilitūdō, which comes from Middle English dissimilitude.

🔗 Related Words

dissimilar – A related word in the same word family.

-itude – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.