verisimilitude

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being true to life or reality; the degree to which something closely resembles or represents an original.

  - "The special effects in the movie had a high degree of verisimilitude."
  - "The painting had such vivid verisimilitude that it was hard to believe it was a work of art."

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Pronunciation

1. /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/
   
   
   
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Variants

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verisimilitude , verisimilitudes , verisimilitudinous

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Etymology

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From Latin verisimile, meaning 'true to life, likely, plausible'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'verisimilitude' is often used in academic and critical writing, particularly in the fields of literature, art, and philosophy.

2. The term was popularized in English literature by the poet John Dryden in the 17th century.

3. Verisimilitude is not just limited to visual representation, but can also apply to language, sound, and other sensory experiences.

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Related Concepts

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1. Realism: A literary and artistic movement that emphasizes the representation of reality, often with a focus on the details and the ordinary.

2. Suspension of Disbelief: The willingness to accept the implausible or fantastical as true for the purpose of enjoying a work of art or fiction.

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Culture

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Verisimilitude has been used extensively in literature and art to create believable and immersive worlds. In literature, authors use verisimilitude to create settings, characters, and plots that feel real and engaging. In art, verisimilitude refers to the technique of creating realistic and lifelike representations of the world.

How to Memorize "verisimilitude"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a painting or photograph that is so lifelike and detailed that it could be mistaken for a real scene.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'reality' and remember that verisimilitude refers to the degree to which something resembles reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Visualize the word 'verisimilitude' as 'very similar to the truth'.

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