sim
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From Latin similis (like, similar) and simul (at the same time). Covers resemblance and sameness: similar, simulate (make like), assimilate (make alike, absorb), simultaneous (at the same time), resemble (via French sembler). Verisimilar means 'truth-like.' Dissimilar and dissimulate (conceal true nature) represent the negative pole.
Associated Words
assemblage
A collection of things or people gathered together
assemble
To gather together; to put parts together
assembled
Put together from parts; gathered in one place
assembler
A program converting assembly language to machine code; a person who assembles things
assembly
A gathering of people; the fitting together of parts
assimilate
To absorb information or nutrients; to integrate into a culture
assimilation
The process of absorbing and integrating people, ideas, or nutrients
assimilative
Tending to absorb and integrate new ideas or elements
assimilator
A person or thing that absorbs and integrates new ideas or cultures
asymmetric
Not symmetric; unevenly arranged
asymmetrical
Not symmetrical; having unmatched parts
asymmetrically
In a way that lacks symmetry or equal balance
asymmetry
A lack of symmetry or equal proportion; 不对称,不均衡
asymptomatic
Showing no symptoms of disease; a person with no symptoms
disassemble
To take apart into separate components
disassembled
Taken apart into separate components
disassembly
The process of taking something apart into its components
dissemble
To conceal one's true feelings or intentions; to feign
dissimilar
Not alike; different
dissimilarity
The quality of being unlike or different
dissimilate
To make or become dissimilar
dissimilation
The process of becoming dissimilar; linguistic change making similar sounds less alike
dissimilitude
Lack of resemblance; difference
dissimulate
To hide true feelings or intentions by pretending
dissimulation
Concealment of one's true feelings or intentions; deception
ensemble
A group performing together; a coordinated set forming a whole
facsimile
An exact copy or reproduction; to send by fax
oversimplification
The act of making something seem simpler than it is
oversimplified
Simplified to the point of losing important detail
oversimplify
To make something seem simpler than it really is
pre-assembled
Already put together before delivery or use
reassemble
To put parts back together or gather a group again
reassembly
The process of putting something back together again
resemblance
Similarity in appearance or nature
resemblant
Having a resemblance or similarity
resemble
To look like or be similar to someone or something
same
identical; not changed
self-assembly
Assembly done by oneself; spontaneous organization of components into a structure
semblance
An outward appearance that may not reflect reality
similar
having likeness to something else; nearly the same
similarity
The quality of being alike or resembling something else
similarly
In the same or a comparable way
simile
A figure of speech comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'
similitude
Similarity or resemblance to something else
simple
easy to do or understand; not complicated
simple-minded
Lacking subtlety or mental sophistication
simplicity
The quality of being plain, uncomplicated, or easy to understand
simplification
The act of making something simpler or easier to understand
simplified
Made easier by reducing complexity
simplify
To make something less complex or easier to understand
simplistic
Misleadingly oversimplified; treating complex issues as simple
simply
in a straightforward way; merely; completely
simulate
To imitate or reproduce the behavior or conditions of something
simulated
Artificially created to imitate something real
simulation
An imitation of a real system or process for study or training
simulator
A machine or program that imitates a real environment for training
simultaneous
Happening or done at exactly the same time
simultaneously
At the same time
symbiosis
A mutually beneficial relationship between different species or groups
symbiote
An organism living in a symbiotic relationship with another
symbiotic
Relating to a mutually beneficial relationship
symbiotically
In a mutually beneficial symbiotic manner
symbol
A sign or object representing an idea or concept
symbolic
Representing something else; using symbols
symbolically
In a symbolic manner; by means of symbols
symbolization
The use of symbols to represent things or ideas
symbolize
To represent or stand for something as a symbol
symmetric
Having equal or corresponding parts on both sides
symmetrical
Having balanced, corresponding parts on either side
symmetrically
In a balanced, symmetrical manner
symmetry
Balanced correspondence of form on either side of a dividing line
symphonic
Relating to or characteristic of a symphony
symphony
A long, complex orchestral composition
symptom
A sign of illness or of something undesirable
symptom-free
Having no symptoms of illness
symptomatic
Showing symptoms; serving as an indication of something
symptomless
Having no symptoms of illness
synonym
A word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another
unassembled
Not yet put together; in separate parts
verisimilar
Appearing to be true or real; probable
verisimilitude
The quality of appearing true or realistic