simulacrum

Meanings

• an representation or image that is a copy of an original, but which has no underlying reality of its own.

  - "The statue in the park is a simulacrum of the famous explorer."
  - "In George Orwell's novel '1984', the protagonist Winston Smith is living in a world where reality has been replaced by simulacra, or copies without origin."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with simulacrum
similar , military , territorial , vocabulary , architectural , pharmaceutical , nutritional

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Homonyms

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1. simulacrum (en) : a representation or image of reality that lacks any underlying substance or meaning, and that is used for various purposes, such as entertainment, education, or simulation.
   

2. simulacrum (la) : an image or representation of something, often used in a philosophical context to refer to copies or imitations of reality that lack any underlying substance or meaning.
   

3. simulacrum (fr) : a representation or image of something, often used in a philosophical or artistic context to refer to copies or imitations of reality that lack any underlying substance or meaning.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. same
   

2. seem
   

3. cemeteries
   

4. seminaries
   

5. ceiling
   

6. seating
   

7. ceiling tiles
   

8. sealing
   

9. ceiling fans
   

10. seafans
    

11. ceiling lights
    

12. sealing lights
    

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Variants

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simulacra , simulacrum , simulacrums

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Forms

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The term 'simulacrum' can take various forms depending on the context in which it is used. For example, in philosophy, the term 'simulacrum' can refer to a philosophical concept that describes a representation or image of reality that lacks any underlying substance or meaning. In art, the term 'simulacrum' can refer to a work of art that is a copy or imitation of another work of art, and that lacks any originality or creativity. In popular culture, the term 'simulacrum' can refer to various forms of virtual or simulated reality, such as video games, virtual worlds, or simulated environments, that lack any underlying reality or substance and that are used for various purposes, such as entertainment, education, or simulation.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'simulacrum', meaning 'an image, representation, or copy.'

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Culture

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In Western culture, the term 'simulacrum' has been used in various contexts. For example, in the field of philosophy, 'simulacrum' has been used to describe copies of reality that lack any underlying substance or meaning. In the field of art, 'simulacrum' has been used to describe works of art that are copies of other works of art, and that lack any originality or creativity. In popular culture, 'simulacrum' has been used to describe various forms of virtual or simulated reality, such as video games, virtual worlds, or simulated environments. In all these contexts, the term 'simulacrum' refers to copies or imitations of reality that lack any underlying substance or meaning, and that are used for various purposes, such as entertainment, education, or simulation.

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