mimic
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.
a person who mimics, especially a performer skilled in mimicking others.
a copy or imitation of something.
a performer in a mime.
imitating or copying something, often on a smaller scale: a mimic battle.
apt at or given to imitating; imitative; simulative.
Origin of mimic
1Other words for mimic
| 1 | follow, mock; impersonate; simulate, counterfeit |
| 7 | mock, simulated |
Other words from mimic
- mim·ick·er, noun
- un·mim·icked, adjective
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How to use mimic in a sentence
YouTube and Apple have both mimicked Spotify’s features on this front, offering their own variations on personalized playlists like Spotify’s flagship playlist, “Discover Weekly,” and others.
YouTube copies Spotify’s ‘Daily Mixes’ with its new ‘My Mix’ feature | Sarah Perez | November 9, 2020 | TechCrunchThe haptic feedback that uses pinpointed vibrations to mimic on-screen action is extremely impressive—even better than what you’ll find in the iPhone.
Video games feel different on the PlayStation 5 and that’s a good thing | Stan Horaczek | November 9, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe infant mimics Greef and waves ineffectually, not exactly helpful but still a good prosocial effort.
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This startup is using robots and A.I. to design new drugs | Jeremy Kahn | October 29, 2020 | FortuneThese habitats are hard to mimic in the laboratory given their extreme energy limitations.
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Cadets mimicked his commands, which he issued in drawn-out syllables in his high-pitched, mountain-inflected voice.
Stonewall Jackson, VMI’s Most Embattled Professor | S. C. Gwynne | November 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe finale consisted of a lengthy dance routine that mimicked the movements of animals in nature.
Gareth Pugh's Fashion Show Lacked Fashion, But Not Passion | Justin Jones | September 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut actual driving simulation studies have not mimicked these results.
The bust detail on his dresses often mimicked the layering of petals, for instance.
Raf Simons Debuts at Christian Dior With Couture Collection | Robin Givhan | July 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHe mimicked the nasal slur of former prime minister John Major.
Sun Editor Calls Ethics Inquiry 'Ludicrous' | Charlotte Edwardes | January 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWhereat Morsfield, certain that his parasitic thrasyleon apeing coxcomb would avoid extremities, mimicked him execrably.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George Meredith"Yassir," mimicked Stacy, whereat the boys burst out laughing.
The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge | Frank Gee PatchinShe whirled her arms in stiff-jointed rigidity and mimicked Stanhope's fantastic posing.
The Pillar of Light | Louis TracyShe mimicked him so perfectly that Champney chuckled and Romanzo doubled up in silent glee.
Flamsted quarries | Mary E. WallerOthers mounting the pulpit, mimicked the preacher, and challenged the papists to a dispute.
The Revolt of The Netherlands, Complete | Friedrich Schiller
British Dictionary definitions for mimic
/ (ˈmɪmɪk) /
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
a person or an animal, such as a parrot, that is clever at mimicking
an animal that displays mimicry
of, relating to, or using mimicry; imitative
simulated, make-believe, or mock
Origin of mimic
1Derived forms of mimic
- mimicker, noun
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