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BNC: 8643 COCA: 8057

familiarity

familiarity /fəˌmɪliˈerəti/ noun
familiarity
/fəˌmɪliˈerəti/
noun
Learner's definition of FAMILIARITY
[noncount]
: the state of being familiar with something : the state of having knowledge about something了解;熟悉usually + with
◊ The expression familiarity breeds contempt means that knowing a lot about someone or something can cause you to like that person or thing less.亲密生嫌隙;亲不敬,熟生蔑
: a friendly and informal way of acting or talking亲近;随意;随便
BNC: 8643 COCA: 8057

familiarity

noun

fa·​mil·​iar·​i·​ty fə-ˌmi-lē-ˈ(y)er-ə-tē How to pronounce familiarity (audio)
-ˈ(y)a-rə-;
-ˌmil-ˈyer-,
-ˌmil-ˈya-rə-
plural familiarities
1
a
: the quality or state of being familiar
b
: a state of close relationship : intimacy
2
a
: absence of ceremony : informality
b
: an unduly informal act or expression : impropriety
c
: a sexual liberty
3
: close acquaintance with something

Example Sentences

He spoke to everyone with the easy familiarity of an old friend. the elderly couple enjoys a familiarity that is the result of many years of happy marriage
Recent Examples on the Web Although Alabama and Texas last played each other in 2010, there's some familiarity between the two squads. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The major shortcoming is that the story seems to rely on the audience’s familiarity with the novel. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2022 The Bulls can offer about $1.5 million more than the Celtics, and Gallinari did play for Bulls coach Billy Donovan during a stint with the Thunder, so there is familiarity there. Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022 In an age that favors—often demands—the constant reinvention of its pop stars, there is a reassuring familiarity to Florence Welch, front woman of Florence + the Machine. Olivia Marks, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2022 But there was a familiarity and almost an empowerment. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2022 There was a familiarity in his ways that moved me, giving me the feeling of belonging. Patricia Restrepo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2022 For many physicians, the main hurdle to AI adoption is familiarity and experience with the technology while minimizing risk to the patient and distraction to ensure the AI is going to help rather than hinder their clinical routine. Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022 But there is at least a little familiarity between the programs. Kyle Neddenriep, The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of familiarity was in the 13th century
BNC: 8643 COCA: 8057
familiarity

noun¹

1knowing sb/sth well熟悉ADJECTIVE | VERB + FAMILIARITY | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEgreater, intimate更多的/深入的瞭解basic, passing (especially NAmE) 基本的/粗略的瞭解VERB + FAMILIARITYhave瞭解I had only a basic familiarity with computers.我對電腦只瞭解點兒皮毛。acquire, gain有所瞭解Over the years, he gained greater familiarity with the culture and way of life in the country.這些年,他對這個國家的文化和生活方式有了更多的瞭解。assume認為瞭解The article assumes a basic familiarity with the main issues.這篇文章假定閱讀者已基本瞭解所談的主要問題。require要求瞭解60-70% of jobs now require some familiarity with IT.現在 60% 至 70% 的工作要求對信息技術有些瞭解。PREPOSITIONfamiliarity with對⋯的熟悉her detailed familiarity with her subject她對所學學科的熟稔PHRASESa lack of familiarity不熟悉
familiarity

noun²

2friendly informal manner友好隨便的舉止ADJECTIVEcomfortable, easy安逸的/隨和的舉止He treated her with the easy familiarity of an equal.他平等待她,態度很隨和。

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