1. the quality or state of being different or unlike

Examples

• The dissimilarity between the two paintings was striking.
• Despite their dissimilarity in appearance, the twins shared many personality traits.
• The researcher noted the dissimilarity in the test results.
• There was a marked dissimilarity between the original plan and the final product.
• The dissimilarity of their backgrounds made their friendship unexpected.
• Scientists studied the dissimilarity between the two species.