Similarity
General relation of a subject to an object.
| Groups |
|
Primary Base | sem* |
Cross-Reference
Siblings
| dhaem* | Copy | Result of imitation. |
| semew* | Dissimilarity | Lack of similarity. |
| ek* | Imitation | Decrease in dissimilarity. Increase in similarity. Convergence of form. |
| ekew* | Originality (Nonimitation) | Lack of imitation. |
| * | Prototype | Thing copied. Precedent for normality. |
| sem* | Similarity | General relation of a subject to an object. |
| semolv* | Variation | Patient ablation of similarity. |
Notes
Similarity synonyms
SIMILARITY, resemblance, likeness, similitude [rare], semblance, consimilarity [rare]; affinity, approximation, parallelism; agreement [See Agreement]; analogy, analogicalness; correspondence, homoiousia, parity.\n CONNATURALNESS, connature [rare], connaturality [rare]; brotherhood, family likeness.\n ALLITERATION, rime or rhyme, pun.\n ANALOGUE; the like; match, pendant, fellow, companion, pair, mate, twin, double, congener, counterpart, brother, sister.\n SIMILE; parallel; type (metaphor) [See Metaphor]; image (representation) [See Representation]; photograph; close-, striking-, speaking-, faithful &c. adj. - - likeness, - resemblance.
