semblably

Meanings

• having the appearance or semblance of something, but not necessarily being it

  - "The forged document had the semblance of authenticity but was not genuine."
  - "The person wore a mask, making it semblably impossible to identify them."

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Variants

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semblable , semblably

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Etymology

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From Old French semblable, from sembler to appear, show.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the meaning of the term 'semblance' or 'illusion' in English?", "answer"=>"The term 'semblance' or 'illusion' in English refers to something that appears to be true, even if it is not. This appearance can be likened to a 'SMILE', where something may not be truly happy on the inside, but it still presents a pleasant and cheerful appearance to the outside world."}

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Related Concepts

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1. illusion: An illusion is a false perception or impression of reality, created by the play of sense data and the mind's interpretation of it.

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In literature and art, the concept of semblance is often used to describe the illusion of reality or authenticity. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius is described as having 'a tongue in every ear. A heart for every man.' This metaphorical description suggests that Polonius is able to adapt himself to suit the needs and desires of different people, creating the illusion of being all things to all men.

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