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resemblance

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re⋅sem⋅blance

  [ri-zem-bluhns]
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–noun
1. the state or fact of resembling; similarity.
2. a degree, kind, or point of likeness.
3. a likeness, appearance, or semblance of something.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < AF, equiv. to resembl(er) to resemble + -ance -ance

Synonyms:
1. Resemblance, similarity imply that there is a likeness between two or more people or things. Resemblance indicates primarily a likeness in appearance, either a striking one or one which merely serves as a reminder to the beholder: The boy has a strong resemblance to his father. Similarity may imply a surface likeness, but usually suggests also a likeness in other characteristics: There is a similarity in their tastes and behavior. 2. analogy, similitude. 3. image.

Antonyms:
1. difference.
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re·sem·blance   (rĭ-zěm'bləns)   
n.  

  1. The state or quality of resembling, especially similarity in appearance or in external or superficial details. See Synonyms at likeness.

  2. Something that resembles another; a likeness or semblance.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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