resemblance

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman resemblance, from Old French (compare French ressemblance). Morphologically resemble + -ance.

noun

  1. The quality or state of resembling.
  2. That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.
  3. A comparison; a simile.
  4. Probability; verisimilitude.

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