resemblance UK /ɹɪˈzɛmbləns/US /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ noun4 •The quality or state of resembling.His wife and sister had too many points of resemblance, not to entertain a strong and mutual dislike. — 1838 •That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness. •A comparison; a simile. •Probability; verisimilitude. formsresemblances