Definition of Resemblance. Meaning of Resemblance. Synonyms of Resemblance
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Definition of Resemblance
Resemblance Resemblance Re*sem"blance (-blans), n. [Cf. F. ressemblance.
See Resemble.]
1. The quality or state of resembling; likeness; similitude;
similarity.
One main end of poetry and painting is to please;
they bear a great resemblance to each other.
--Dryden.
2. That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a
likeness.
These sensible things, which religion hath allowed,
are resemblances formed according to things
spiritual. --Hooker.
3. A comparison; a simile. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
4. Probability; verisimilitude. [Obs.] --Shak.
Syn: Likeness; similarity; similitude; semblance;
representation; image.