resemblance
Etymology

From , from (compare French ressemblance).

Morphologically resemble + -ance.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/
Noun

resemblance

  1. The quality or state of resembling.
    Synonyms: likeness, similitude, similarity
    • 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “(please specify the page)”, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC ↗, pages 16–17 ↗:
      His wife and sister had too many points of resemblance, not to entertain a strong and mutual dislike.
  2. That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.
  3. A comparison; a simile.
  4. Probability; verisimilitude.
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