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- Dictionarysem·blance/ˈsembləns/
noun
- 1. the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different: "she tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order"
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The meaning of SEMBLANCE is outward and often specious appearance or show : form. How to use semblance in a sentence.
SEMBLANCE definition: 1. a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as…. Learn more.
an assumed or unreal appearance; show. Synonyms: seeming. the slightest appearance or trace. a likeness, image, or copy. a spectral appearance; apparition. semblance. / ˈsɛmbləns / noun. outward appearance, esp without any inner substance or reality. a resemblance or copy.
noun. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading. “he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity”. synonyms: color, colour, gloss, veneer. see more. noun. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing. synonyms: likeness. see more.
SEMBLANCE meaning: 1. a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as…. Learn more.
semblance. (sembləns ) uncountable noun. If there is a semblance of a particular condition or quality, it appears to exist, even though this may be a false impression. [formal] At least a semblance of normality has been restored to parts of the country. [+ of] They had nursed Peter back to some semblance of health.
1. outward aspect or appearance. 2. an assumed or unreal appearance; show. 3. the slightest appearance or trace. 4. a likeness, image, or copy. 5. a spectral appearance; apparition. [1250–1300; < Middle French, <sembl (er) to seem (see resemble)]
Definition of semblance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a situation in which something seems to exist although this may not, in fact, be the case The ceasefire brought about a semblance of peace. Life at last returned to some semblance of normality.
Semblance Definition. sĕmbləns. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Filter. noun. Outward form or appearance; aspect. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Seeming likeness; resemblance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A likeness, image, or representation. Webster's New World.
