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similitude
This term carries a formal, almost academic tone, often appearing in legal, theological, or literary contexts. It describes a precise correspondence or a shared quality between two entities, evoking a sense of structural or essential alignment rather than a superficial resemblance.
When used as a rhetorical device, it functions as a sophisticated synonym for simile. It suggests a deliberate, crafted comparison intended to illuminate a complex truth by mapping it onto a more familiar image, typically within high-style prose or poetry.
Meanings
Examples
The striking similitude between the two sisters was impossible to ignore.
He spoke in a strange similitude to describe the nature of the soul.
There is a certain similitude in how these two different cultures approach family.
The architect sought a similitude between the building and the surrounding cliffs.
I cannot believe the similitude of these two ancient manuscripts.
The poet used a complex similitude to compare love to a raging storm.
Is there any similitude between the current crisis and the one from ten years ago?
The creature possessed a frightening similitude to a human being.