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Similar , a. [F. similaire, fr. L. similis like, similar. See Same, a., and cf. Simulate.]
- Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.1913 Webster
- Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.1913 Webster
- Homogenous; uniform. [R.]Boyle.1913 Webster
Similar figures (Geom.), figures which differ from each other only in magnitude, being made up of the same number of like parts similarly situated. -- Similar rectilineal figures, such as have their several angles respectively equal, each to each, and their sides about the equal angles proportional. -- Similar solids, such as are contained by the same number of similar planes, similarly situated, and having like inclination to one another.
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- Exactly corresponding; resembling in all respects; precisely like.
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Similar, n. That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.1913 Webster