ˈsemblən(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English semblaunce, from Middle French semblance, from Old French sembler to be like, seem + -ance — more at resemble
1. : the appearance of a person or thing : outward show : form
2. : countenance , face , aspect
3.
a. : phantasmal form : apparition
b. : one that resembles another : image , likeness
4. : actual or apparent resemblance : similarity
5. : specious appearance : mere show
a somewhat different form of protectorate which has the semblance of a pact between equals — Atlantic
6. : slightest appearance
without the semblance of an excuse
Synonyms: see appearance