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  • 1Similar — Sim i*lar, a. [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See {Same}, a., and cf. {Simulate}.] 1. Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like. [1913 Webster] 2. Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat… …

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  • 2Similar — Sim i*lar, n. That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 3similar — adjective Etymology: French similaire, from Latin similis like, similar more at same Date: 1611 1. having characteristics in common ; strictly comparable 2. alike in substance or essentials ; corresponding < no two animal habitats are exactly&#8230; …

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  • 4Similar figures — Similar Sim i*lar, a. [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See {Same}, a., and cf. {Simulate}.] 1. Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like. [1913 Webster] 2. Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects;&#8230; …

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  • 5Similar rectilineal figures — Similar Sim i*lar, a. [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See {Same}, a., and cf. {Simulate}.] 1. Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like. [1913 Webster] 2. Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects;&#8230; …

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  • 6Similar solids — Similar Sim i*lar, a. [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See {Same}, a., and cf. {Simulate}.] 1. Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like. [1913 Webster] 2. Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects;&#8230; …

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  • 7Similar matrix — In linear algebra, two n by n matrices A and B over the field K are called similar if there exists an invertible n by n matrix P over K such that:! P^{ 1} A P = BOne of the meanings of the term similarity transformation is such a transformation&#8230; …

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  • 8self-similar — adjective see self similarity …

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  • 9Similarity — Similar redirects here. For the place in India, see Shimla. Contents 1 Specific definitions 2 In mathematics 3 In computer science 4 In other fields …

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  • 10Poznański Szybki Tramwaj — Similar fast tram networks exist in other parts of the world namely in Vienna, Amsterdam, and Brussels while several other cities, beginning with Karlsruhe, have used mainline railway tracks to expand their tram networks. However, those cities&#8230; …

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