Dissimilarity in Irish (Éagosúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for dissimilarity?

The Irish for dissimilarity is éagosúlacht (pronounced “AY-gus-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean variety.

Q: Does éagosúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éagosúlacht can mean dissimilarity or variety, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dissimilarity” in Irish

Irish:: éagosúlacht
English:: dissimilarity, variety
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “AY-gus-oo-lukht” /ˈeːɡəsuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: éagosúlachta, na héagosúlachta (e.g. méid na héagosúlachta, the extent of the dissimilarity)

What does “éagosúlacht” mean?

“Éagosúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dissimilarity: The state of being unlike or different from something else.Also: unlikeness, difference, disparity.

1 other meaning: variety

2variety: Diversity or variation among things that are not alike.Also: diversity, variation.

Other Irish words for dissimilarity: difear (difference)

“Éagosúlacht” with the article

Here is éagosúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an éagosúlacht

the dissimilarity

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Éagosúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using éagosúlacht, the Irish word for dissimilarity.

Tá éagosúlacht mhór idir an bheirt deartháireacha.

There is a big difference between the two brothers.

Ní fheicim aon éagosúlacht eatarthu.

I don't see any difference between them.

Thug sí faoi deara an éagosúlacht láithreach.

She noticed the dissimilarity immediately.

Is léir an éagosúlacht idir an dá chanúint.

The difference between the two dialects is clear.

Tá cúis na héagosúlachta fós doiléir.

The reason for the difference is still unclear.

Bhí éagosúlacht sna torthaí ó scoil go scoil.

The results varied from school to school.

Labhair an múinteoir faoin éagosúlacht idir na pictiúir.

The teacher talked about the difference between the pictures.

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Dissimilarity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dissimilarity?

The Irish for dissimilarity is éagosúlacht (pronounced “AY-gus-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean variety.

How do you pronounce éagosúlacht in Irish?

Éagosúlacht is said like “AY-gus-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈeːɡəsuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does éagosúlacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for éagosúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does éagosúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éagosúlacht can mean dissimilarity or variety, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does éagosúlacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éagosúlacht (the dissimilarity), a héagosúlacht (her dissimilarity), a n-éagosúlacht (their dissimilarity).

What is the difference between éagosúlacht and éagsúlacht?

Éagosúlacht means unlikeness or dissimilarity (the opposite of cosúlacht), while éagsúlacht usually means variety or diversity. They overlap, but éagsúlacht is far more common.

Is éagosúlacht the same as difríocht?

Both can mean difference, but difríocht is the everyday word; éagosúlacht stresses that things are not alike, e.g. éagosúlacht idir an dá rud.

Dissimilarity in Irish (Éagosúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage