familiarity Definition
- 1the state of being familiar with something or someone
- 2close acquaintance with or knowledge of something or someone
Using familiarity: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "familiarity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The familiarity of the city made it easy to navigate.
Example
She had a sense of familiarity with the new job after the first week.
Example
His familiarity with the subject matter was evident in his presentation.
familiarity Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for familiarity
Antonyms for familiarity
Phrases with familiarity
to become more familiar with something through repeated exposure
Example
Reading books can breed familiarity with different cultures.
familiarity breeds contempt
the more familiar one becomes with something or someone, the more one is likely to find faults and be critical
Example
He used to love his job, but familiarity breeds contempt and now he can't stand it.
familiarity with something breeds liking
the more familiar one becomes with something or someone, the more one is likely to develop a liking or preference for it
Example
She didn't like sushi at first, but familiarity with it bred liking and now it's her favorite food.
Origins of familiarity
from Latin 'familiaritas', meaning 'friendship'
Summary: familiarity in Brief
Familiarity [fəˌmɪliˈærəti] refers to the state of being familiar with something or someone, or close acquaintance with or knowledge of them. It is often used to describe a sense of ease or comfort in a situation, as in 'The familiarity of the city made it easy to navigate.' Phrases like 'familiarity breeds contempt' and 'familiarity with something breeds liking' highlight the relationship between familiarity and attitudes. Synonyms include 'acquaintance,' 'knowledge,' and 'expertise.'
