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familiarity

fa·mil·iar·i·ty [ fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē]

familiarity

noun

[fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē]

plural familiarities

Definition of familiarity

1a : the quality or state of being familiar

b : a state of close relationship : intimacy

2a : absence of ceremony : informality

b : an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety

c : a sexual liberty

3 : close acquaintance with something

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distance

Recent Examples on the Web

//There is just enough familiarity and bragging rights for the game to have an edge, but now the novelty and nostalgia of the matchup sets it apart.
— Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, "Rich and wild history makes Auburn-Florida rivalry unique," 4 Oct. 2019
//Vikings safety Harrison Smith said there is familiarity with what Shurmur likes to do do on offense but the Vikings haven’t practiced against it for nearly two years.
— Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings expect wrinkles from friend turned foe, Giants coach Pat Shurmur," 2 Oct. 2019
//There is not as much familiarity up front and few know what to expect as San Jose’s forward group has undergone a pretty drastic transformation in a short amount of time.
— Ross Mckeon, SFChronicle.com, "Sharks season preview: Defense sparks best offense," 27 Sep. 2019
//The preparation One major difference between this year’s Louisville team and the Appalachian State teams of the past is familiarity.
— Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville coach Scott Satterfield steps on the biggest stage yet against Notre Dame," 1 Sep. 2019
//Also, there was familiarity with the gumiho as an immortal paranormal creature that preys on man is similar to the Western mythology of the werewolf (also connected to the moon) and also the vampire.
— Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "Move Over, Vampires — There's A New Mythological Creature In YA Fiction & She Is Foxy," 25 June 2019
//These shows are funny, in part, because there's a comforting familiarity to ending the world with horsemen and angels, with good guys, bad guys and a big boom.
— Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, "Why TV like 'Good Omens' and 'American Horror Story' wants you to laugh at the apocalypse," 4 June 2019
//The proximity of the schools and familiarity of the players create a natural rival.
— Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida, Miami renew rivalry with a rich history mostly lost on current Gators, 'Canes," 22 Aug. 2019
//Sullivan came to the Senate with some Washington familiarity.
— Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, "A day in the life of a United States senator: Dan Sullivan," 18 Aug. 2019

First Known Use of familiarity

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Synonyms & Antonyms of familiarity

1 the state of being in a very personal or private relationship

the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage

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Words Related to familiarity

immediacy

mutuality

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Antonyms for familiarity

distance

2 a socially improper or unsuitable act or remark

placing his hand on my shoulder was just one familiarity by the car salesman that I did not appreciate

Synonyms for familiarity

Words Related to familiarity

boner,
howler

foul-up,
muff

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3 knowledge gained by personal experience

the restaurant critic's considerable familiarity with restaurant kitchens should stand her in good stead

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Antonyms for familiarity

unfamiliarity

More Definitions forfamiliarity

familiarity

noun

English Language Learners Definition of familiarity

: the state of being familiar with something : the state of having knowledge about something

: a friendly and informal way of acting or talking

familiarity

noun

fa·mil·iar·i·ty | \ fə-ˌmil-ˈyer-ə-tē , -ˌmil-ē-ˈer-\

plural familiarities

Kids Definition of familiarity

1 : close friendship : intimacy

2 : good knowledge of something
//His familiarity with the trail was a big advantage to us.

3 : informality