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   verisimilitude

   /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

   noun

   • 1. the appearance of being true or real: "the detail gives the novel some verisimilitude"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin verisimilitudo, from verisimilis ‘probable’, from veri (genitive of verus ‘true’) + similis ‘like’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. verisimilar adjective

   Scrabble Points: 20

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › verisimilitudeVerisimilitude Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   From its roots, verisimilitude means basically "similarity to the truth". Most fiction writers and filmmakers aim at some kind of verisimilitude to give their stories an air of reality. They need not show something actually true, or even very common, but simply something believable.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › verisimilitudeVERISIMILITUDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VERISIMILITUDE definition: 1. the quality of seeming true or of having the appearance of being real: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.

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   Verisimilitude definition: the appearance or semblance of truth; genuineness; authenticity. See examples of VERISIMILITUDE used in a sentence.

5. literarydevices.net › verisimilitudeVerisimilitude - Examples and Definition of Verisimilitude

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   Verisimilitude Definition. In a literary work, verisimilitude is likeness to the truth, such as the resemblance of a fictitious work to a real event, even if it is a far-fetched one.

6. www.masterclass.com › articles › what-is-verisimilitudeWhat Is Verisimilitude? Verisimilitude Definition and ...

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   Aug 25, 2021 · Verisimilitude (pronounced *ve-ri-si-mi-li-tude*) is a theoretical concept that determines the level of truth in an assertion or hypothesis. It is also one of the most essential literary devices of fiction writing.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › verisimilitudeVerisimilitude - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Verisimilitude means being believable, or having the appearance of being true. You can improve your play by using the sounds and smells of the beach as well as lots of sand to create verisimilitude.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › verisimilitudeVERISIMILITUDE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   VERISIMILITUDE meaning: 1. the quality of seeming true or of having the appearance of being real: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Verisimilitude_(fiction)Verisimilitude (fiction) - Wikipedia

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   Verisimilitude (⫽ ˌ v ɛr ɪ s ɪ ˈ m ɪ l ɪ tj uː d ⫽) is the "lifelikeness" or believability of a work of fiction. The word comes from Latin: verum meaning truth and similis meaning similar.