asimiles

Asimiles is a term with no widely recognized definition in standard reference works as of 2025. It may occur as a neologism, a plural form of a nonstandard noun, or a proper noun in a particular text or field. Because it is not established in dictionaries or scholarly taxonomies, its meaning is generally determined by context.

In linguistic or literary discussions, one could encounter asimiles as a coined term intended to describe a device related to similes but not fitting the conventional form. For example, some authors might use asimiles to refer to implicit comparisons that do not employ like or as, or to combinations that function similarly to similes while diverging in syntax. This proposed sense is speculative and not widely adopted, and any actual use should be accompanied by a clear definition.

Asimiles may also appear as a proper noun—such as a surname, a place name in a fictional or real setting, or a project title. In such cases, its meaning is determined by the work in which it appears rather than by linguistic convention.

See also: Simile, Metaphor, Figure of speech.

Notes: If you encounter the term in text, check the author’s introduction or glossary for the intended definition, or treat it as a context-specific term requiring definition.