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See more synonyms for mimic on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), mim·icked, mim·ick·ing. to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively. to imitate in a servile or unthinking way; ape. to be an imitation of; simulate; resemble closely. Show More
a person who mimics, especially a performer skilled in mimicking others. a copy or imitation of something. a performer in a mime . Show More
imitating or copying something, often on a smaller scale: a mimic battle. apt at or given to imitating; imitative; simulative. Show More
Origin of mimic 1580–90; <
Latin mīmicus <
Greek mīmikós. See
mime ,
-ic Related forms mim·ick·er , noun un·mim·icked , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Related Words for mimic mime ,
ape ,
resemble ,
simulate ,
mirror ,
thespian ,
impersonator ,
copycat ,
parrot ,
actor ,
player ,
comedian ,
imitator ,
performer ,
parodist ,
mummer ,
trouper ,
caricaturist ,
impressionist ,
fake Examples from the Web for mimic Contemporary Examples of mimic When my hair gets long enough I kid myself I can mimic the glorious tumbling fringe of “the Rachel” sometimes.
The results: Even moderate MDMA doses in conditions that mimic hot, crowded, social settings could be lethal to rats.
The team designed over 40 themed soundscapes that mimic environments, all of which are free to download.
He slowed down the action at times for effect; he jolted the camera to mimic the jittery imperfection of a documentary.
Wall Street gets to game the government; Republican big wigs get to mimic their masters in a sandbox of their own.
Historical Examples of mimic One of these youths, fancying himself a mimic , had imitated the Moslems.
But the field is nearly cleared, and the mimic war has commenced.
"You're all there," Paliser, amused by the mimic , was telling her.
Before hypocrisy or oppression his glances were as mimic lightning.
The college world is a mimic world—and your lifetime is just four years.
British Dictionary definitions for mimic verb -ics , -icking or -icked (tr) to imitate (a person, a manner, etc), esp for satirical effect; ape known mainly for his ability to mimic other singers to take on the appearance of; resemble closely certain flies mimic wasps to copy closely or in a servile manner Show More
a person or an animal, such as a parrot, that is clever at mimicking an animal that displays mimicry Show More
of, relating to, or using mimicry; imitative simulated, make-believe, or mock Show More
Derived Forms mimicker , noun Word Origin for mimic C16: from Latin mīmicus, from Greek mimikos, from mimos mime
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Word Origin and History for mimic n. 1580s, "a mime," from Latin mimicus , from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," from mimos "mime."
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v. 1680s, from mimic (n.). Related: Mimicked ; mimicking .
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adj. 1590s, from Latin mimicus , from Greek mimikos "of or pertaining to mimes," verbal adjective from mimeisthai "to mimic, imitate, portray by means of imitation" (see mimeograph ).
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To resemble closely; simulate. To take on the appearance of. Show More
Related forms mim′ ic adj. n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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