Similarity in Irish (Comhchosúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for similarity?

The Irish for similarity is comhchosúlacht (pronounced “KOH-khus-ool-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean analogy.

Q: Does comhchosúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhchosúlacht can mean similarity or analogy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “similarity” in Irish

Irish:: comhchosúlacht
English:: similarity, analogy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “KOH-khus-ool-ukht” /ˈkoːˌxʊsuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: comhchosúlachta, na comhchosúlachta (e.g. leibhéal na comhchosúlachta, the level of similarity)

What does “comhchosúlacht” mean?

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

similarity: The quality of being alike or similar to something else.Also: likeness, resemblance, similitude.

1 other meaning: analogy

2analogy: A comparison or correspondence between things that are alike in some way.Also: correspondence, parallel.

“Comhchosúlacht” with the article

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

an chomhchosúlacht

the similarity

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Comhchosúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using comhchosúlacht, the Irish word for similarity.

Tá comhchosúlacht mhór idir an bheirt deartháireacha.

There is a strong resemblance between the two brothers.

Ní fheicim aon chomhchosúlacht eatarthu.

I don't see any similarity between them.

Chuir an chomhchosúlacht iontas orm.

The similarity surprised me.

Labhair an múinteoir faoi chomhchosúlacht na dteangacha.

The teacher spoke about the similarity of the languages.

Is léir an chomhchosúlacht idir an dá scéal.

The similarity between the two stories is clear.

Tá comhchosúlacht éigin ann, ach níl siad mar a chéile.

There is some likeness, but they are not the same.

Bhain sé úsáid as comhchosúlacht chun an pointe a mhíniú.

He used an analogy to explain the point.

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Similarity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for similarity?

The Irish for similarity is comhchosúlacht (pronounced “KOH-khus-ool-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean analogy.

How do you pronounce comhchosúlacht in Irish?

Comhchosúlacht is said like “KOH-khus-ool-ukht” (IPA /ˈkoːˌxʊsuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does comhchosúlacht have a plural?

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

Does comhchosúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Comhchosúlacht can mean similarity or analogy, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does comhchosúlacht change to chomhchosúlacht or gcomhchosúlacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) comhchosúlacht becomes mo chomhchosúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcomhchosúlacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'comhchosúlacht' and 'cosúlacht'?

'Cosúlacht' means likeness or appearance in general, while 'comhchosúlacht' stresses mutual similarity between two or more things, as in 'comhchosúlacht idir an dá rud'.

Similarity in Irish (Comhchosúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage