fa·mil·iar·i·ty

fa·mil·iar·i·ty
/fəˌmıliˈerəti/ noun [noncount]
1 : the state of being familiar with something : the state of having knowledge about something
— usually + with

His familiarity with local issues helped him during the campaign.

The job requires familiarity with current software.

◇ The expression familiarity breeds contempt means that knowing a lot about someone or something can cause you to like that person or thing less.
2 : a friendly and informal way of acting or talking

He spoke to everyone with the easy/relaxed familiarity of an old friend.


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  • fa|mil´iar|ly — fa|mil|iar «fuh MIHL yuhr», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. known from constant association; well known: »a familiface. French is as familiar to him as English. 2. of everyday use; common; ordinary: »A knife is a familiar tool. 3. well acquainted: »He… …   Useful english dictionary

  • fa|mil|iar — «fuh MIHL yuhr», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. known from constant association; well known: »a familiface. French is as familiar to him as English. 2. of everyday use; common; ordinary: »A knife is a familiar tool. 3. well acquainted: »He is familiar …   Useful english dictionary

  • fa|mil|iar|i|ty — «fuh MIHL YAR uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. close acquaintance; knowledge: »The Indian scout s familiarity with the rugged countryside was helpful to the explorers. SYNONYM(S): intimacy, friendship, fellowship. 2. a thing done or said in a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • fa|mil´iar|ness — fa|mil|iar «fuh MIHL yuhr», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. known from constant association; well known: »a familiface. French is as familiar to him as English. 2. of everyday use; common; ordinary: »A knife is a familiar tool. 3. well acquainted: »He… …   Useful english dictionary

  • fa|mil´iar|i|za´tion — fa|mil|iar|ize «fuh MIHL yuh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make (a person) well acquainted with something: »Before playing the new game, familiarize yourself with the rules. SYNONYM(S): accustom. 2. to make well known; bring into… …   Useful english dictionary

  • fa|mil|iar|ize — «fuh MIHL yuh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to make (a person) well acquainted with something: »Before playing the new game, familiarize yourself with the rules. SYNONYM(S): accustom. 2. to make well known; bring into common knowledge… …   Useful english dictionary

  • un´fa|mil´iar|ly — un|fa|mil|iar «UHN fuh MIHL yuhr», adjective. 1. not well known; unusual; strange: »That face is unfamiliar to me. 2. not acquainted: »The class was unfamiliar with the Greek language. –un´fa|mil´iar|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|fa|mil|iar — «UHN fuh MIHL yuhr», adjective. 1. not well known; unusual; strange: »That face is unfamiliar to me. 2. not acquainted: »The class was unfamiliar with the Greek language. –un´fa|mil´iar|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

  • o|ver|fa|mil|iar|i|ty — «OH vuhr fuh MIHL YAR uh tee», noun. too much familiarity …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|fa|mil|iar|i|ty — «UHN fuh MIHL YAR uh tee», noun. lack of familiarity …   Useful english dictionary

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