Incorrect spelling, explanation: in Latin origin, similaris spelling points to lar not liar in the second part of the word. Thus similiar is incorrect and the correct spelling here is similar.
Correct spelling, explanation: as in many other cases, here also the spelling depends on its Latin origin. Similar derives from Latin similaris. The original word is spelled with no i between l and a, therefore similiar is an incorrect form, and the correct one is similar.
Definition of similar:
adjective, like something or someone, having a similarity
You look very similar. Are you sisters?
They had similar dresses at the party and got into a fight! How ridiculous!
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