resemblance
/ɹɪˈzɛmbləns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: resemblances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality or state of resembling.
Noun
Examples
His wife and sister had too many points of resemblance, not to entertain a strong and mutual dislike.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “resemblance” mean?
The quality or state of resembling.
Is “resemblance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.