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similitude

/sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A likeness or resemblance, especially in appearance.

    - "The trees in the forest formed a beautiful similitude of towering giants."
    - "The painting was a striking similitude of the real scene."
  • Noun

    A figure of speech in which two things are compared as being alike, especially in some respect.

    - "The sun setting over the ocean is a similitude of a giant red ball sinking into the water."
    - "In literature, a similitude is often used to create vivid imagery."
Rhymes
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hymnude , chymidue , psalmide , balmyde
Homonyms
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  1. Simile (English) : A figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

  2. Similitude (English) : A likeness or resemblance, especially in appearance.

Homophones
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  1. symbol

  2. symbiosis

  3. simile

Variants
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similitude , similitudes
Forms
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similarities, similitudes, comparisons

Etymology
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From the Latin word 'similitudo', meaning 'likeness' or 'resemblance'.

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  1. Similitude is a common figure of speech in literature, with examples dating back to ancient Greek and Roman poetry. It is also used frequently in modern literature, such as in the works of Shakespeare and Milton.

  2. The word 'similitude' comes from the Latin word 'similitudo', which means 'likeness' or 'resemblance'.

  3. In music, a similitude is often used to describe a passage that sounds similar to another passage, but is not an exact copy.

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  1. Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Similitude is a type of metaphor where things are compared as being alike.

  2. Analogy: A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. Similitude is a type of analogy where things are compared as being similar in some way.

Culture
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The concept of similitude has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to create vivid imagery and deepen the understanding of various themes. For example, in poetry, similes are used to compare two seemingly unrelated things to help readers visualize and better understand an abstract concept.

How to Memorize "similitude"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two objects or concepts that are similar in some way. For example, imagine a tree and a giant red ball sinking into the water. This can help you remember the definition of similitude as a figure of speech used to compare two things as being alike.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'similitude' with the idea of comparing things. For example, you could associate it with the image of a scale, where two sides are balanced and even. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of similitude. For example, you could use the acronym S-I-M-I-L-I-T-U-D-E, where each letter stands for a word that relates to the definition (such as 'Similar', 'Imagery', 'Metaphor', 'Likeness', 'Illustration', 'Transfer', 'Understand', 'Demonstrate', 'Explain').

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