The quality or state of being alike

• uniformness

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• uniformity

  1. state, quality, or instance of being uniform

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  1. state, quality, or instance of being uniform

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• similitude

  1. Similarity; resemblance:
  2. One that closely resembles another.
  3. A simile, allegory, or parable.

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  1. Similarity; resemblance:
  2. One that closely resembles another.
  3. A simile, allegory, or parable.

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• similarity

  1. The quality or condition of being similar; resemblance.
  2. A corresponding aspect or feature; equivalence:

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  1. The quality or condition of being similar; resemblance.
  2. A corresponding aspect or feature; equivalence:

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• resemblance

  1. The state or quality of resembling, especially similarity in appearance or in external or superficial details.
  2. Something that resembles another; a likeness or semblance.

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  1. The state or quality of resembling, especially similarity in appearance or in external or superficial details.
  2. Something that resembles another; a likeness or semblance.

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• parallelism

  1. The quality or condition of being parallel.
  2. Correspondence or similarity.
  3. The use of identical or equivalent syntactic constructions in corresponding clauses or phrases.

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  1. The quality or condition of being parallel.
  2. Correspondence or similarity.
  3. The use of identical or equivalent syntactic constructions in corresponding clauses or phrases.

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• likeness

  1. The state, quality, or fact of being like; resemblance.
  2. A similar appearance; a semblance.
  3. A pictorial, graphic, or sculptured representation of something; an image.

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  1. The state, quality, or fact of being like; resemblance.
  2. A similar appearance; a semblance.
  3. A pictorial, graphic, or sculptured representation of something; an image.

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• correspondence

  1. The act, fact, or state of agreeing or conforming:
  2. A similarity, connection, or equivalence:
  3. Communication by the exchange of letters, e-mails, or other forms of written messages.

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  1. The act, fact, or state of agreeing or conforming:
  2. A similarity, connection, or equivalence:
  3. Communication by the exchange of letters, e-mails, or other forms of written messages.

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• comparison

  1. The act of comparing or the process of being compared.
  2. A statement or estimate of similarities and differences.
  3. The quality of being similar or equivalent; likeness:

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  1. The act of comparing or the process of being compared.
  2. A statement or estimate of similarities and differences.
  3. The quality of being similar or equivalent; likeness:

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• analogy

  1. A similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar:
  2. A comparison based on such similarity:
  3. Correspondence in function or position between organs of dissimilar evolutionary origin or structure.

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  1. A similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar:
  2. A comparison based on such similarity:
  3. Correspondence in function or position between organs of dissimilar evolutionary origin or structure.

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• alikeness

  1. (uncountable) The state or quality of being alike.
  2. (countable) The result or product of being alike.

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  1. (uncountable) The state or quality of being alike.
  2. (countable) The result or product of being alike.

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Natural liking or attraction

• proclivity

  1. A natural propensity or inclination; a predisposition:

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  1. A natural propensity or inclination; a predisposition:

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• sympathy

  1. A feeling of pity or sorrow for the distress of another; commiseration.
  2. An expression of such feeling:
  3. Mutual understanding or feeling between people:

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  1. A feeling of pity or sorrow for the distress of another; commiseration.
  2. An expression of such feeling:
  3. Mutual understanding or feeling between people:

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• liking

  1. A feeling of attraction or love; fondness:
  2. Preference or taste:

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  1. A feeling of attraction or love; fondness:
  2. Preference or taste:

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• fondness

  1. tender or doting affection
  2. an inclination; taste
  3. foolishness

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  1. tender or doting affection
  2. an inclination; taste
  3. foolishness

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Family relationship

• affiliation

  1. an affiliating or being affiliated; connection, as with an organization, club, etc.

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  1. an affiliating or being affiliated; connection, as with an organization, club, etc.

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• stock

  1. A supply accumulated for future use; a store.
  2. The total merchandise kept on hand by a merchant, commercial establishment, warehouse, or manufacturer.
  3. All the animals kept or raised on a farm; livestock.

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  1. A supply accumulated for future use; a store.
  2. The total merchandise kept on hand by a merchant, commercial establishment, warehouse, or manufacturer.
  3. All the animals kept or raised on a farm; livestock.

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• breed

  1. To produce (offspring); give birth to or hatch.
  2. To bring about; engender:
  3. To cause to reproduce, especially by controlled mating and selection:

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  1. To produce (offspring); give birth to or hatch.
  2. To bring about; engender:
  3. To cause to reproduce, especially by controlled mating and selection:

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• cognation

  1. relationship by descent from the same ancestor or source

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  1. relationship by descent from the same ancestor or source

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• agnation

  1. consanguinity by a line of males only, as distinguished from cognation

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  1. consanguinity by a line of males only, as distinguished from cognation

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• heritage

  1. Property that is or can be inherited; an inheritance.
  2. Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
  3. The status acquired by a person through birth; a birthright:

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  1. Property that is or can be inherited; an inheritance.
  2. Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
  3. The status acquired by a person through birth; a birthright:

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• lineage

  1. Direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry.
  2. Derivation.
  3. The descendants of a common ancestor considered to be the founder of the line.

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  1. Direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry.
  2. Derivation.
  3. The descendants of a common ancestor considered to be the founder of the line.

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• strain

  1. To pull, draw, or stretch tight:
  2. To cause distortion of (a body's parts or shape) by applying an external force; deform.
  3. To exert, use, or tax to the utmost:

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  1. To pull, draw, or stretch tight:
  2. To cause distortion of (a body's parts or shape) by applying an external force; deform.
  3. To exert, use, or tax to the utmost:

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• fraternity

  1. A body of people associated for a common purpose or interest, such as a guild.
  2. A group of people joined by similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes:
  3. A social organization at a college or university, traditionally consisting of male students and designated by Greek letters.

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  1. A body of people associated for a common purpose or interest, such as a guild.
  2. A group of people joined by similar backgrounds, occupations, interests, or tastes:
  3. A social organization at a college or university, traditionally consisting of male students and designated by Greek letters.

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• parentage

  1. Descent from parents; lineage:
  2. The state or relationship of being a parent.
  3. Derivation from a source; origin.

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  1. Descent from parents; lineage:
  2. The state or relationship of being a parent.
  3. Derivation from a source; origin.

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• interconnection

  1. A connection (physical or logical) between multiple things
  2. Connecting renewable-energy systems to the power grid

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  1. A connection (physical or logical) between multiple things
  2. Connecting renewable-energy systems to the power grid

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• relationship by marriage

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• propinquity

  1. Proximity; nearness.
  2. Kinship.
  3. Similarity in nature.

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  1. Proximity; nearness.
  2. Kinship.
  3. Similarity in nature.

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• union

  1. The act of uniting or the state of being united.
  2. A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people, parties, or political entities for mutual interest or benefit.
  3. A set, every member of which is an element of one or another of two or more given sets.

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  1. The act of uniting or the state of being united.
  2. A combination so formed, especially an alliance or confederation of people, parties, or political entities for mutual interest or benefit.
  3. A set, every member of which is an element of one or another of two or more given sets.

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• attachment

  1. The act of attaching or the condition of being attached.
  2. Something, such as a tie, band, or fastener, that attaches one thing to another.
  3. A bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard.

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  1. The act of attaching or the condition of being attached.
  2. Something, such as a tie, band, or fastener, that attaches one thing to another.
  3. A bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard.

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• association

  1. The act of associating or the state of being associated.
  2. An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society.
  3. A mental connection or relation between thoughts, feelings, ideas, or sensations.

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  1. The act of associating or the state of being associated.
  2. An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society.
  3. A mental connection or relation between thoughts, feelings, ideas, or sensations.

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• blood-tie

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• alliance

  1. A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes:
  2. A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
  3. A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie:

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  1. A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes:
  2. A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.
  3. A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie:

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• consanguinity

  1. Relationship by blood or by a common ancestor.
  2. A close affinity or connection.

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  1. Relationship by blood or by a common ancestor.
  2. A close affinity or connection.

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• connection

  1. The act of connecting.
  2. The state of being connected.
  3. One that connects; a link:

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  1. The act of connecting.
  2. The state of being connected.
  3. One that connects; a link:

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• tie

  1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap:
  2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces:
  3. To make by fastening ends or parts:

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  1. To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap:
  2. To fasten by drawing together the parts or sides and knotting with strings or laces:
  3. To make by fastening ends or parts:

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• bond

  1. Something, such as a fetter, cord, or band, that binds, ties, or fastens things together.
  2. Confinement in prison; captivity.
  3. A uniting force or tie; a link:

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  1. Something, such as a fetter, cord, or band, that binds, ties, or fastens things together.
  2. Confinement in prison; captivity.
  3. A uniting force or tie; a link:

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• relationship

  1. The condition or fact of being related; connection or association.
  2. Connection by blood or marriage; kinship.
  3. A particular type of connection existing between people related to or having dealings with each other:

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  1. The condition or fact of being related; connection or association.
  2. Connection by blood or marriage; kinship.
  3. A particular type of connection existing between people related to or having dealings with each other:

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• relation

  1. A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection:
  2. The connection of people by blood or marriage; kinship.
  3. A person connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.

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  1. A logical or natural association between two or more things; relevance of one to another; connection:
  2. The connection of people by blood or marriage; kinship.
  3. A person connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.

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• kinship

  1. Connection by heredity, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.
  2. Relationship by nature or character; affinity.

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  1. Connection by heredity, marriage, or adoption; family relationship.
  2. Relationship by nature or character; affinity.

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Attractive force

• valence

  1. The combining capacity of an atom or group of atoms as determined by the number of electrons it can lose, add, or share when it reacts with other atoms or groups.
  2. An integer used to represent this capacity, which may be given as positive or negative depending on whether electrons are lost or gained, respectively:
  3. The number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.

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  1. The combining capacity of an atom or group of atoms as determined by the number of electrons it can lose, add, or share when it reacts with other atoms or groups.
  2. An integer used to represent this capacity, which may be given as positive or negative depending on whether electrons are lost or gained, respectively:
  3. The number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.

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• chemical-affinity

  1. (chemistry) All the various attractions between elements and compounds that lead to their reaction.

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  1. (chemistry) All the various attractions between elements and compounds that lead to their reaction.

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• elective affinity

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• attractivity

  1. The quality or degree of attractive power or influence.

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  1. The quality or degree of attractive power or influence.

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• susceptibility

  1. The quality or condition of being susceptible.
  2. The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings; sensitivity.
  3. Sensibilities; feelings.

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  1. The quality or condition of being susceptible.
  2. The capacity to be affected by deep emotions or strong feelings; sensitivity.
  3. Sensibilities; feelings.

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• instability

  1. The quality or condition of being unstable:

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  1. The quality or condition of being unstable:

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• combining power

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• appetency

  1. Appetence.

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  1. Appetence.

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• ionization

  1. The formation of or separation into ions by heat, electrical discharge, radiation, or chemical reaction.
  2. The state of being ionized.

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  1. The formation of or separation into ions by heat, electrical discharge, radiation, or chemical reaction.
  2. The state of being ionized.

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• magnetization

  1. The process of making a substance temporarily or permanently magnetic, as by insertion in a magnetic field.
  2. The extent to which an object is magnetized.
  3. The property of being magnetic.

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  1. The process of making a substance temporarily or permanently magnetic, as by insertion in a magnetic field.
  2. The extent to which an object is magnetized.
  3. The property of being magnetic.

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• magnetism

  1. The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field.
  2. The study of magnets and their effects.
  3. The force exerted by a magnetic field.

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  1. The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field.
  2. The study of magnets and their effects.
  3. The force exerted by a magnetic field.

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• attraction

  1. The act or capability of attracting.
  2. The quality of attracting; charm.
  3. A feature or characteristic that attracts.

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  1. The act or capability of attracting.
  2. The quality of attracting; charm.
  3. A feature or characteristic that attracts.

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Similarity

• correspondence

  1. The act, fact, or state of agreeing or conforming:
  2. A similarity, connection, or equivalence:
  3. Communication by the exchange of letters, e-mails, or other forms of written messages.

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  1. The act, fact, or state of agreeing or conforming:
  2. A similarity, connection, or equivalence:
  3. Communication by the exchange of letters, e-mails, or other forms of written messages.

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• resemblance

  1. The state or quality of resembling, especially similarity in appearance or in external or superficial details.
  2. Something that resembles another; a likeness or semblance.

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  1. The state or quality of resembling, especially similarity in appearance or in external or superficial details.
  2. Something that resembles another; a likeness or semblance.

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• likeness

  1. The state, quality, or fact of being like; resemblance.
  2. A similar appearance; a semblance.
  3. A pictorial, graphic, or sculptured representation of something; an image.

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  1. The state, quality, or fact of being like; resemblance.
  2. A similar appearance; a semblance.
  3. A pictorial, graphic, or sculptured representation of something; an image.

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