Definition of RESEMBLANCE

resemblance

Meanings

Plural: resemblances

Noun

  • similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
  • The quality or state of resembling.
  • That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.
  • A comparison; a simile.
  • Probability; verisimilitude.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 17

resemblance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
resemblance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
resemblance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

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