resemblant

adjective

re·sem·blant ri-ˈzem-blənt

Synonyms of resemblant next

: 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

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 6 Jul. 2026.

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