resemblant

adjective

re·sem·blant ri-ˈzem-blənt

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: marked by or showing resemblance

Examples of resemblant in a Sentence

hay fever and the common cold are such resemblant conditions that it can be difficult to tell which one you have

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The Citizens were playing some truly mesmerising attacking football which was at times eerily resemblant of Guardiola's universally adored Barcelona side. —

SI.com, 23 Jan. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Middle English resemblaunt, borrowed from Anglo-French resemblant "similar, alike," from present participle of resembler "to be like, resemble"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resemblant was in the 14th century

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“Resemblant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resemblant. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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