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.