Familiarity

Pronunciation: /fəˌmɪlˈjɛrətiː/

Familiarity (noun)

  1. The state of knowing something well or being comfortable with it.
  2. The quality of being known or recognized by someone.

Examples

  • A familiarity with the subject helps in understanding complex concepts.
  • His familiarity with the faces in the crowd was evident.

Common collocations: gain familiarity, develop familiarity, create familiarity, increase familiarity

Synonyms of Familiarity

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Familiarity

  • — The opposite of familiarity, indicating unfamiliarity.
  • — A feeling of being isolated or estranged from others.