Alikeness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun

Meaning & Definition of Alikeness

Alikeness (adjective)

  1. exhibiting close resemblance without being identical

Alikeness (noun)

  1. a picture of a person that looks very much like that person

Alikeness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having many qualities in common

    "since they're identical twins, you shouldn't be so surprised at the alikeness of their personal tastes"

    similar: community, comparability, correspondence, likeness, parallelism, resemblance, similarity, similitude
    related: semblance, affinity, analogousness, equation, equivalence, equivalency, par, parity, identicalness, identity, sameness, correlation, relationship, exchangeability, interchangeability, accordance, agreement, compatibility, conformity, congruity
    opposite: difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinctiveness, distinctness, unlikeness
    near: inequality, conflict, polarity, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, anomalousness, dichotomy, disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence

Related Entry: Alike (adjective)

Alike is a different word from Alikeness. The synonyms below are for alike, not for alikeness.

  1. having qualities in common

    "all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard"

    similar: akin, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of
    related: commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, me-too, redundant, same, selfsame, substitutable, synonymous, twin, entire, homogeneous, homogenous, unchanging, uniform, unvaried, unvarying
    opposite: different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike
    near: disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Alikeness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Alikeness:

community, comparability, correspondence, likeness, parallelism, resemblance, similarity, similitude

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Alikeness

Words with the opposite meaning of Alikeness:

difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinctiveness, distinctness, unlikeness

Related Words for Alikeness

semblance, affinity, analogousness, equation, equivalence, equivalency, par, parity, identicalness, identity, sameness, correlation, relationship, exchangeability, interchangeability, accordance, agreement, compatibility, conformity, congruity

Near Antonyms of Alikeness

inequality, conflict, polarity, incompatibility, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness, nonconformity, differentiability, discriminability, distinguishability, anomalousness, dichotomy, disproportion, imbalance, nonequivalence

Word Forms of Alikeness

Derived words: alikeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Alikeness

Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from on + līc body like:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Alikeness

What does "Alikeness" mean?

"Alikeness" means exhibiting close resemblance without being identical. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: exhibiting close resemblance without being identical.

What is another word for "Alikeness"?

Other words for "Alikeness" include community, comparability, correspondence, likeness, parallelism, resemblance, similarity and similitude. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Alikeness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Alikeness"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Alikeness". Common alternatives include community, comparability, correspondence, likeness, parallelism, resemblance, similarity and similitude.

What is the opposite of "Alikeness"?

Antonyms of "Alikeness" include difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissimilarity, dissimilitude and distinctiveness. Near antonyms include inequality, conflict, polarity and incompatibility.

How do you use "Alikeness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Alikeness" in a sentence: "since they're identical twins, you shouldn't be so surprised at the alikeness of their personal tastes".

Is "Alikeness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Alikeness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Alikeness"?

"Alikeness" comes from Middle English ilik, ilich (from Old English gelīc) & alik, alteration of Old English onlīc, from on + līc body like:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Alikeness" meaning "the quality or state of having many qualities in common"?

When "Alikeness" (noun) means the quality or state of having many qualities in common, synonyms include community, comparability, correspondence, likeness, parallelism and resemblance. Opposites in this sense include difference, disagreement, discrepancy and disparateness.