Similitude

Pronunciation: /sɪˈmɪlɪˌtud/

Definitions of similitude

noun a likeness or resemblance, especially in a way that is used as a basis for comparison

Example Sentences

A1 There is a similitude between the two paintings.

A2 The similitude of their personalities was striking.

B1 The similitude in their taste in music brought them closer together.

B2 The similitude of their experiences created a strong bond between them.

C1 The similitude in their career paths led to a successful collaboration.

C2 The similitude of their goals and values made them compatible partners.

Examples of similitude in a Sentence

formal The similitude between the two research studies is striking.

informal I noticed a similitude in their fashion sense.

slang Their taste in music has a crazy similitude.

figurative The similitude of their personalities is like two peas in a pod.

Grammatical Forms of similitude

• past tense: similituded
• plural: similitudes
• comparative: more similitudinous
• superlative: most similitudinous
• present tense: similitudes
• future tense: will similitude
• perfect tense: have similituded
• continuous tense: is similituding
• singular: similitude
• positive degree: similitude
• infinitive: to similitude
• gerund: similituding
• participle: similituded

Origin and Evolution of similitude

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'similitude' originated from the Latin word 'similitudo', which is derived from the Latin word 'similis' meaning 'like' or 'similar'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'similitude' has evolved to refer to the quality or state of being similar or resembling something else. It is often used in literary and philosophical contexts to describe analogies or comparisons between different things.