simulacrum — an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness or semblance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness or semblance
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈmjuːləkrəm/
Korean meaning: 무언가의 상, 모상; 피상적인 유사성이나 겉모습
Korean pronunciation: 시**뮬**러크럼
Example Sentences
- The AI chatbot was just a simulacrum of human conversation, lacking genuine emotion.
- His Instagram life was a perfect simulacrum - all fake smiles and rented luxury cars.
- The theme park created simulacra of famous world landmarks for tourists.
simulacrum
NOUN//sɪˈmjuːləkrəm//
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness or semblance
a skilled artist puts finishing touches on a marble statue that looks exactly like the famous sculpture behind him. The artist's replica captures every detail and curve of the original masterpiece perfectly. Museum visitors walking by stop and stare, confused about which statue is the real one. Some point back and forth between the original and the copy, unable to tell the difference. an image or representation that creates a superficial likeness of the original
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Origin
From Latin simulacrum, derived from simulare meaning 'to imitate or copy.' In ancient Rome, it referred to statues or images of gods kept in temples.
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📝Examples
“The AI chatbot was just a simulacrum of human conversation, lacking genuine emotion.”
“His Instagram life was a perfect simulacrum - all fake smiles and rented luxury cars.”
“The theme park created simulacra of famous world landmarks for tourists.”
“My cooking is merely a simulacrum of my grandmother's - it looks the same but tastes like cardboard.”
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