Resemblance: meaning, definitions and examples

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resemblance

[ rɪˈzɛmbləns ]

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in appearance

The state or quality of being similar to someone or something in appearance.

Synonyms

alikeness, likeness, similarity

Examples of usage

He bears a striking resemblance to his father.
There is a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

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in character

The state or quality of being similar to someone or something in character.

Synonyms

affinity, parallel, similarity

Examples of usage

There's a close resemblance between the two personalities.
She noticed a resemblance in their behavior.

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in nature

The state or quality of being similar to someone or something in nature or quality.

Synonyms

correspondence, relation, similarity

Examples of usage

There's a resemblance between the two paintings.
The resemblance in taste is uncanny.

Translations

Translations of the word "resemblance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semelhança

🇮🇳 समानता

🇩🇪 Ähnlichkeit

🇮🇩 kemiripan

🇺🇦 схожість

🇵🇱 podobieństwo

🇯🇵 類似

🇫🇷 ressemblance

🇪🇸 semejanza

🇹🇷 benzerlik

🇰🇷 유사성

🇸🇦 تشابه

🇨🇿 podobnost

🇸🇰 podobnosť

🇨🇳 相似

🇸🇮 podobnost

🇮🇸 líkind

🇰🇿 ұқсастық

🇬🇪 მსგავსება

🇦🇿 bənzərlik

🇲🇽 semejanza

Word origin

The word 'resemblance' originated from the Middle English term 'resemblaunce', which came from the Old French word 'resemblance'. The root of the word is the Latin word 'resemblare', meaning 'to be like'. The concept of resemblance has been a fundamental aspect of human perception and understanding since ancient times, influencing art, philosophy, and science.