simulacrum (redirected from simulacra)

sim·u·la·crum  (smy-lkrm, -lkrm)

n. pl. sim·u·la·cra (-lkr, -lkr)

1. An image or representation.

2. An unreal or vague semblance.

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[Latin simulcrum (from simulre, to simulate; see simulate) + -crum, n. suff.]

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simulacrum [ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm]

n pl -cra [-krə] Archaic

1. any image or representation of something

2. a slight, unreal, or vague semblance of something; superficial likeness

[from Latin: likeness, from simulāre to imitate, from similis like]

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simulacrum

1. an image orlikeness.
2. a mere image or one that does not represent the reality of the original.

See also: Images

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	simulacrum - an insubstantial or vague semblance semblance, gloss, color, colour - an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
	2.	simulacrum - a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); "the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln"; "the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone" effigy, image Guy - an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day graven image, idol, god - a material effigy that is worshipped; "thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image"; "money was his god" representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something bird-scarer, scarecrow, scarer, straw man, strawman - an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds wax figure, waxwork - an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax

Translations

simulacrum [ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm] N (simulacra (pl)) [ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrə] → simulacro m