similitude
- noun
- /sɪˈmɪlɪˌtud/
- Literature
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similitud
- The architect designed a new building that is a modern similitude of the historical structure next to it.
Examples
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Each coin bore a remarkable similitude to its predecessor, making them hard to distinguish.
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The similitude between the two paintings is striking.
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In the museum, a similitude of the ancient vase was displayed alongside the authentic piece.
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The artist created a similitude of the original painting for the exhibition.
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There is a clear similitude between the twins.
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The artist created a stunning similitude of the famous painting, making it look almost identical.
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In literature, a similitude is often used to highlight the similarities between characters or themes.
Synonyms
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5.0
A person in another place who has the same job or role
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1.2
An object that is an exact copy of another
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4.4
A similarity between two things or events
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5.6
A person who is very like another in look or actions
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6.0
A person or thing similar to another in what it does
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3.5
How much two people or things look the same
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3.8
A person who looks or acts very like another person
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3.7
A person or thing that looks exactly like another one
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7.4
A person who looks exactly like someone else
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3.5
A person or thing that looks very similar to another, often a famous person
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7.8
A person who looks almost exactly like someone else but is not related
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3.0
Exactly the same as another thing
Antonyms
How Similar
Surface Forms
Morphology
similitude = similar (transparent) = simil + itude
The meaning 'a person or thing that resembles another' follows naturally from 'similar' with the nominalizing '-itude' extending to denote an instance or quality of resemblance.
Etymology
Similitude can also mean a person or thing that closely resembles another, like a copy or counterpart. Because it comes from Latin similis 'like', the word points to something that 'looks like' or serves as a substitute for the original.