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resemblance

/rɪˈzem.bləns/

/rɪˈzɛm.bləns/

resemblancenoun

resemblances

Translations

There is a strong resemblance between the two siblings, making it easy to tell they are related.

Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux frères et sœurs, ce qui permet de voir facilement qu'ils sont apparentés.

Additional translations

similitudeSoutenu; met l'accent sur le point commun ou le degré de ressemblance.

sosiePour une personne qui ressemble beaucoup à une autre.

Definitions

The state or quality of being alike or similar, especially in appearance or external details.

There is a strong resemblance between the two siblings, making it easy to tell they are related.

A point of likeness or similarity between two or more things.

The resemblance between the two paintings was so striking that many believed they were created by the same artist.

A person or thing that closely looks like or imitates another; a likeness.

The wax figure was an uncanny resemblance of the famous singer.

Synonyms

resemblanceadjective

/rɪˈzem.bləns/

/rɪˈzɛm.bləns/

Used attributively in phrases such as "resemblance argument" or "resemblance theory".

Translations

de ressemblanceEmploi attributif, surtout dans les groupes nominaux.

Philosophers debate the merits of the resemblance theory of perception.

Les philosophes débattent des mérites de la théorie de la perception de ressemblance.

Definitions

Relating to or based on likeness or similarity; indicating resemblance.

Philosophers debate the merits of the resemblance theory of perception.