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dissimulation


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of concealing or misrepresenting the truth; deception.

    - "His dissimulation allowed him to escape detection."
    - "The politician's dissimulation during the debate raised suspicions."
    - "The thief's dissimulation was convincing, but the police eventually discovered the truth."
  • Noun

    A disguise or false representation.

    - "The detective used a dissimulation to infiltrate the criminal organization."
    - "The actor wore a dissimulation to appear older for the role."
    - "The magician's dissimulation fooled the audience."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with dissimulation
simulation , adulation , frustration , rueben
Variants
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dissimulate , dissimulated , dissimulates , dissimulating , dissimulation , dissimulations , dissimulator , dissimulators
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'dissimulare,' meaning 'to hide, conceal, or feign,' derived from 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'simulare' meaning 'to represent' or 'to resemble'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'dissimulation' is derived from the Latin word 'dissimulare,' which means 'to hide, conceal, or feign.'

  2. In the game of poker, 'dissimulation' refers to the act of hiding one's true emotions or intentions.

  3. The word 'dissimulation' is often used in legal contexts to describe false statements or misrepresentations.

  4. In psychology, 'dissimulation' is used to describe the act of hiding one's true feelings or emotions from others.


Related Concepts
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  1. Deception: The act of deliberately causing someone to believe something false.

  2. Disguise: A false representation of one's appearance, often used for concealment or to deceive others.

  3. Misrepresentation: The act of representing something in a false or inaccurate way.


Culture
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Dissimulation has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history. In literature, it can be found in works such as Shakespeare's 'Othello,' where Othello is deceived by Iago's dissimulation. In art, dissimulation can be seen in the works of artists like Velázquez, who painted portraits of courtiers wearing disguises or false faces. Dissimulation is also a recurring theme in music, particularly in the genre of blues, where the concept of 'the mask' or 'the disguise' is explored.

How to Memorize "dissimulation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a mask or a disguise to conceal their true identity. Visualize the act of deception, such as a politician giving a false statement during a debate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dissimulation' with the words 'deception,' 'disguise,' and 'concealment.' Remember that it is the act of hiding or misrepresenting the truth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'dissimulation.' For example, 'David's dissimulation during the job interview was so convincing that he was offered the position.'


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