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.
Sim"i*lar, n. That which is similar to, or resembles, something else,
as in quality, form, etc.
Sim`i*lar"i*ty (?), n.; pl. -ties (#). [Cf. F. similarité.] The quality
or state of being similar; likeness; resemblance; as, a similarity of
features.
Hardly is there a similarity detected between two or three facts,
than men hasten to extend it to all.
Sir W. Hamilton.
Sim"i*lar*ly (?), adv. In a similar manner.