similar / alike
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similar / alike
Of the same kind or nature and therefore similar in important respects.
Die beiden Geräte sind gleichartig aufgebaut und funktionieren nach demselben Prinzip.
The two devices are built in a similar way and work according to the same principle.
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'Gleichartig' (similar / alike) is made up of 'gleich' (same) and 'artig' (of a kind). The compound describes things that are alike in their type or nature.
Die gleichartigen Bauteile können gemeinsam verwendet werden.
The similar components can be used together.
'Gleichartig' (similar / alike) often occurs with words such as 'aufgebaut' (built), 'Elemente' (elements), 'Strukturen' (structures), or 'Aufgaben' (tasks). It is especially often used to describe parts or systems that work according to the same principle.
Die Maschine besteht aus mehreren gleichartigen Elementen.
The machine consists of several similar elements.
'Gleichartig' (similar / alike) is often used in factual, technical, or scientific texts. It can appear directly before a noun or after a verb such as 'sein' (to be) or 'wirken' (to seem).
Die untersuchten Materialien sind gleichartig und zeigen ähnliche Eigenschaften.
The materials examined are similar and show similar properties.
