Simulacra
noun, plural simulacra
[sim-yuh-ley-kruh] /ˌsɪm yəˈleɪ krə/ (Show IPA)
1.
a slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance.
2.
an effigy, image, or representation:
a simulacrum of Aphrodite.
noun (archaic) (pl) -cra (-krə)
1.
any image or representation of something
2.
a slight, unreal, or vague semblance of something; superficial likeness
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- Simulacrum
noun, plural simulacra [sim-yuh-ley-kruh] /ˌsɪm yəˈleɪ krə/ (Show IPA) 1. a slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance. 2. an effigy, image, or representation: a simulacrum of Aphrodite. noun (archaic) (pl) -cra (-krə) 1. any image or representation of something 2. a slight, unreal, or vague semblance of something; superficial likeness
- Simulant
adjective 1. simulating; feigning; imitating. noun 2. a person or thing that simulates. adjective 1. simulating 2. (esp of plant parts) resembling another part in structure or function
- Simular
noun 1. a person or thing that simulates; pretender. adjective 2. simulated; false; counterfeit. 3. imitative; simulative. noun 1. a person or thing that simulates or imitates; sham adjective 2. fake; simulated