semisimilism
The philosophical or conceptual state of being partially similar or having restricted resemblances to something else. It often refers to a condition where items share common traits but remain fundamentally distinct in nature or identity.
Exemplos
3 de 5The semisimilism found in the two landscape paintings suggests they were produced in the same workshop but by different hands.
The partial resemblance found in the two landscape paintings suggests they were produced in the same workshop but by different hands.
The legal counsel argued that the semisimilism of the logos was insufficient to prove a case of copyright infringement.
The legal counsel argued that the partial likeness of the logos was insufficient to prove a case of copyright infringement.
You can see a bit of semisimilism between the original song and this new cover, though the rhythm is totally different.
You can see a bit of partial similarity between the original song and this new cover, though the rhythm is totally different.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of it as 'Semi' (half) + 'Simil' (same) + 'Ism' (theory). It's the theory of things being only half the same.
Quiz rápido
Critics noted the __________ between the two novels, though the authors claimed they had never met.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: semisimilism
Exemplos
The semisimilism found in the two landscape paintings suggests they were produced in the same workshop but by different hands.
everydayThe partial resemblance found in the two landscape paintings suggests they were produced in the same workshop but by different hands.
The legal counsel argued that the semisimilism of the logos was insufficient to prove a case of copyright infringement.
formalThe legal counsel argued that the partial likeness of the logos was insufficient to prove a case of copyright infringement.
You can see a bit of semisimilism between the original song and this new cover, though the rhythm is totally different.
informalYou can see a bit of partial similarity between the original song and this new cover, though the rhythm is totally different.
In comparative linguistics, semisimilism describes cognates that have diverged significantly while retaining a common phonetic core.
academicIn comparative linguistics, semisimilism describes cognates that have diverged significantly while retaining a common phonetic core.
The brand's success was hindered by the semisimilism of its product line compared to its more established competitors.
businessThe brand's success was hindered by the partial similarity of its product line compared to its more established competitors.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a case of semisimilism
an instance where things are partly alike
bordering on semisimilism
almost reaching a state of partial resemblance
reduction to semisimilism
the act of making things only partly similar
Frequentemente confundido com
Similitude usually implies a general or complete likeness, whereas semisimilism specifically denotes an incomplete or partial one.
Simulation is the act of imitating a process, while semisimilism is the state of being partially alike.
Notas de uso
Use this word in academic, philosophical, or technical contexts to describe things that are not identical but share specific, notable characteristics. It is rarer than 'similarity' and emphasizes the limitation of the likeness.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'similarity' when they want to highlight a specifically partial or incomplete likeness, missing the nuance that 'semisimilism' provides.
Dica de memorização
Think of it as 'Semi' (half) + 'Simil' (same) + 'Ism' (theory). It's the theory of things being only half the same.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'semi-' meaning half/partially, and 'similis' meaning like or resembling, combined with the suffix '-ism' for a state or doctrine.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term is occasionally invoked in theological discussions concerning the nature of the Trinity, specifically in nuances of 'likeness' versus 'sameness'.
Quiz rápido
Critics noted the __________ between the two novels, though the authors claimed they had never met.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: semisimilism
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