/ ˈlaɪknəs; NAmE / noun
1.
[ C , U ] the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this
SYN resemblance :
Joanna bears a strong likeness to her father.
Do you notice any family likeness between them?
2.
[ C , usually sing. ] a painting, drawing, etc. of a person, especially one that looks very like them :
The drawing is said to be a good likeness of the girl's attacker.
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English gelīknes (see alike , -ness ).