nonresemblance
- noun
- /ˌnɒn.rɪˈzɛm.bləns/
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no semejanza
- The nonresemblance between the two paintings is striking, as they portray completely different styles.
Examples
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The scientist noted the nonresemblance of the two species, emphasizing their distinct evolutionary paths.
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In fashion design, nonresemblance to previous trends can often lead to innovative and unique creations.
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Ateu Atsa's name, like those of other artists, would undoubtedly have been lost had he not broken the rule of nonresemblance and had he not had the conflict with the Banyang king Fomen.
Academic text (1990)
Synonyms
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A state when two things or people are not alike
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The fact that two things are not the same
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A difference that shows two things are not really alike when you compare them
A clear difference between two or more things
A difference that shows two or more things are not the same
Not being the same as another thing
A big difference between things that are not similar
A situation where two things are not the same or cannot replace each other
Antonyms
How Similar
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonresemblance = resemblance (transparent) = non + resemble + ance
The meaning is directly formed by negating 'resemblance' with the productive prefix 'non-'.
Etymology
The word nonresemblance comes from the prefix non- meaning 'not' and resemblance (from resemble) meaning 'to be like' or 'alike'. So nonresemblance simply means the state of 'not' being alike, like two people who look like they should be twins but do not.