simulacra

sim·u·la·crum

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sim-yuh-ley-kruh m]
- /ˌsɪm yəˈleɪ krəm/
- /ˌsɪm.jʊˈleɪ.krəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-yuh-ley-kruh m]
- /ˌsɪm yəˈleɪ krəm/

Definitions of simulacra word

noun plural simulacra a slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance. 1
noun plural simulacra an effigy, image, or representation: a simulacrum of Aphrodite. 1

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Origin of simulacra

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin simulācrum likeness, image, equivalent to simulā(re) to simulate + -crum instrumental suffix

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Parts of speech for Simulacra

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Simulacra

simulacra popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

simulacra usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for simulacra

noun simulacra

characterizations — portrayal; description: the actor's characterization of a politician.
copies — A thing made to be similar or identical to another.
counterfeits — Plural form of counterfeit.
duplications — Plural form of duplication.
eidolons — Plural form of eidolon.

All 12 Synonyms of simulacra