Unlikeness; not having resemblance or qualities in common; a difference (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Unlikeness; not having resemblance or qualities in common; a difference (noun)”? The solution is DISSIMILARITY, a 13-letter word built on the root SIMIL (“like, make like, together”). It appeared in the October 27, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
In a sentence
Karen was amazed by the DISSIMILARITY in cleaning performance between the two products.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Unlikeness; not having resemblance or qualities in common; a difference (noun)” has the answer DISSIMILARITY (13 letters), built on the root SIMIL, which means “like, make like, together”. Browse the full October 27, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.