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similitude

 

[ sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

The quality or state of being similar to something.

Synonyms

analogy, likeness, resemblance

Examples of usage

  • The similitude between the two characters in the novel was striking.
  • There was a clear similitude in writing styles between the two authors.
Context #2 | Noun

in theology

The quality or fact of being similar to or resembling something.

Synonyms

analogy, likeness, resemblance

Examples of usage

  • The similitude of the deity to a human form is a common theme in religious art.
  • The concept of similitude between humans and divine beings is explored in many religious texts.
Context #3 | Noun

in mathematics

A measurable similarity between two objects, phenomena, or relationships.

Synonyms

correspondence, equivalence, similarity

Examples of usage

  • The similitude of the two triangles allowed for the application of the Pythagorean theorem.
  • The concept of similitude in geometry is crucial for solving complex problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "similitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semelhança

🇮🇳 समानता

🇩🇪 Ähnlichkeit

🇮🇩 kesamaan

🇺🇦 схожість

🇵🇱 podobieństwo

🇯🇵 類似

🇫🇷 similitude

🇪🇸 similitud

🇹🇷 benzerlik

🇰🇷 유사성

🇸🇦 تشابه

🇨🇿 podobnost

🇸🇰 podobnosť

🇨🇳 相似

🇸🇮 podobnost

🇮🇸 líking

🇰🇿 ұқсастық

🇬🇪 მსგავსება

🇦🇿 oxşarlıq

🇲🇽 similitud

Etymology

The word 'similitude' originated from the Latin word 'similitudo' which means 'likeness' or 'resemblance'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the quality or state of being similar to something. The concept of similitude is found in various fields such as literature, theology, and mathematics, highlighting the importance of similarities and resemblances in different contexts.

See also: simile, similes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,424, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.