Familiarity

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /fəˌmɪliˈærəti/

Definitions of familiarity

noun the state or quality of being familiar; knowledge or experience gained from previous encounters or interactions

Example Sentences

A1 I have a familiarity with basic vocabulary in Spanish.

A2 She gained familiarity with the new software after a few days of training.

B1 His familiarity with the local customs helped him navigate the city easily.

B2 The project manager's familiarity with the industry standards ensured the success of the project.

C1 The professor's deep familiarity with the subject matter was evident in his lectures.

C2 Her extensive familiarity with the legal system made her a valuable asset to the law firm.

Examples of familiarity in a Sentence

formal The researcher emphasized the importance of familiarity with the subject matter before conducting the experiment.

informal I have a lot of familiarity with that neighborhood since I used to live there.

slang I don't have much familiarity with that new video game yet, but I'm getting the hang of it.

figurative Her familiarity with the company's policies helped her navigate the tricky situation smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of familiarity

past tense

familiarized

plural

familiarities

comparative

more familiar

superlative

most familiar

present tense

familiarizes

future tense

will familiarize

perfect tense

have familiarized

continuous tense

is familiarizing

singular

familiarity

positive degree

familiar

infinitive

to familiarize

gerund

familiarizing

participle

familiarized

Origin and Evolution of familiarity

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'familiarity' originated from the Latin word 'familiaris' which means 'belonging to a household' or 'domestic'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'familiarity' has evolved to also mean close or intimate knowledge or relationship with someone or something.