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mimetic

[ mi-met-ik, mahy- ]
/ mɪˈmɛt ÉŖk, maÉŖ- /
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adjective
characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures.
mimic or make-believe.
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Origin of mimetic

1625–35; <Greek mÄ«mētikós imitative, equivalent to mÄ«mē- (see mimesis) + -tikos-tic

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British Dictionary definitions for mimetic

mimetic
/ (mɪˈmɛtÉŖk) /

adjective
of, resembling, or relating to mimesis or imitation, as in art, etc
biology of or exhibiting mimicry

Derived forms of mimetic

mimetically, adverb
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Medical definitions for mimetic

mimetic
[ mÄ­-mĕt′ĭk, mÄ«- ]

adj.
Of or exhibiting mimicry.
Of or relating to mimesis.

Other words from mimetic

mi•met′i•cal•ly adv.
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