similar
alike in some way
Root
- simil / simul: like or resembling
Other words with the simil / simul root
- assimilate: to absorb or become similar
- dissemble: to hide true feelings or intentions
- dissimilar: not alike
- facsimile: an exact copy
- simile: comparison using like or as
- simulacrum: an image, copy, or hollow imitation
- simulate: to imitate or model
Similar keeps the likeness idea visible: two things share a shape, pattern, or quality.
The two arguments looked similar, but one had stronger evidence.