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familiarity

[fəˌmɪliˈærəti]

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.

  • 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.

  • 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'

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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.'

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