similitude
pronunciation
How to pronounce similitude in British English:
UK [sɪˈmɪlɪtju:d]
How to pronounce similitude in American English:
US [sɪˈmɪlɪtud]
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- Noun:
- similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
- a duplicate copy
Word Origin
- similitude (n.)
- late 14c., from Old French similitude "similarity, relationship, comparison" (13c.) and directly from Latin similitudinem (nominative similitudo) "likeness, resemblance," from similis "like" (see similar).
Example
- 1. Theory of similitude and the interfacial liquid membrane technology .
- 2. Some add an extra layer of projection and interpretation ; they adhere to a certain theory of compatibility rooted in psychology or brain chemistry or genetic coding or they define themselves by other more readily obvious indicators of similitude such as race religion sexual predilection sense of humor or musical taste .
- 3. What we have here are those functions of contrast and similitude so essential in the constitution of metaphor , which is introduced by a diachrony .
- 4. A striking similitude between the brother and sister now first arrested my attention .
- 5. The emphasis in this section is on the fundamental principles on which the response factor and similitude analyses are based .