Dissimilitude

Dissimilitude is a noun that refers to dissimilarity or diversity. The Latin word similis (suh MILL us) means ‘like’ or ‘similar.’ By adding the prefix D-I-S, we get the opposite, meaning ‘unlike’ or ‘different.’ The dissimilitude of vacation options made the choice very difficult. It’s one thing to compare two similar locations like Pasadena or San Diego, but when the alternatives are as diverse as Iceland and Australia, you can go nuts trying to make up your mind.