This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Word of the Day - Simulacrum

A word a day is for play. Write a sentence, story or poem. Use the word in a comment. Let's explore this lovely language together.

simulacrum

/ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/
noun
1 An image or representation of someone or something.
1.1 An unsatisfactory imitation or substitute.

Origin
Late 16th century: from Latin, from simulare (see simulate).

-=-=-=-=-

Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The illustrations which accompany the WotD are mere simulacra of life. Some of us like it that way.

Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?