mimetic
[ mi-met-ik, mahy- ]
/ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, maɪ- /
adjective
characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures.
mimic or make-believe.
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mimetic
/ (mɪˈmɛtɪk) /
adjective
of, resembling, or relating to mimesis or imitation, as in art, etc
biology of or exhibiting mimicry
Derived forms of mimetic
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Medical definitions for mimetic
mimetic
[ mĭ-mĕt′ĭk, mī- ]
adj.
Of or exhibiting mimicry.
Of or relating to mimesis.
Other words from mimetic
mi•met′i•cal•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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