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- [si-mil-i-tood, -tyood]
- /sɪˈmɪl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-mil-i-tood, -tyood]
- /sɪˈmɪl ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of similitude word
- noun similitude likeness; resemblance: a similitude of habits. 1
- noun similitude a person or thing that is like or the match or counterpart of another: This expression is a similitude of the other. 1
- noun similitude semblance; image: a similitude of the truth. 1
- noun similitude a likening or comparison in the form of a simile, parable, or allegory: He spoke by similitudes. 1
- noun similitude likeness; similarity 0
- noun similitude a thing or sometimes a person that is like or the counterpart of another 0
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Origin of similitude
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin similitūdō likeness, equivalent to simili(s) similar + -tūdō -tude
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Parts of speech for Similitude
noun
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preposition
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similitude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for similitude
noun similitude
- affinity — If you have an affinity with someone or something, you feel that you are similar to them or that you know and understand them very well.
- analogy — If you make or draw an analogy between two things, you show that they are similar in some way.
- comparability — capable of being compared; having features in common with something else to permit or suggest comparison: He considered the Roman and British empires to be comparable.
- homogeneity — composition from like parts, elements, or characteristics; state or quality of being homogeneous.
- homologies — the state of being homologous; homologous relation or correspondence.
Antonyms for similitude
noun similitude
- dissimilitude — unlikeness; difference; dissimilarity.
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