Synonyms & related words for simulacrum

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of simulacrum — including effigy, image, imitation, ersatz, simulation, likeness. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to simulacrum

Explore words related to simulacrum — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include simulated, simulative, mimesis, holographer, replica, apery, simulates, mimical. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for simulacrum

Common synonyms for simulacrum include effigy, image, imitation, ersatz, simulation, likeness, semblance, pretense — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does simulacrum come from?

The word simulacrum breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: simulac, from Latin simulare (“to make like, imitate”); and -rum, from Latin crum (“instrument/means-forming suffix”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.