Word of the Day:

April 22, 2022

simulacrum

noun sim-yuh-LAK-rum

What it Means

A simulacrum is a superficial likeness or representation of something.

// The wax figure is a perfect simulacrum of the president.

Simulacrum in Context

"Bracelets, brooches, collars, and rings drip with diamonds in a simulacrum of a starry night—the galaxy rendered in platinum and gold." — Camille Okhio, Elle Decor, 2 Mar. 2022

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Did You Know?

There is a similarity between simulacrum and simulate. Both words come from simulare, a Latin verb meaning "to copy, represent, or feign." Simulacrum is the name for an image or representation, and simulate means "to look, feel, or behave like something."

Quiz

Fill in the blanks to complete a word meaning "an exact copy": f _ _ si _ _le.

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