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(mi met′ik, mī-)

adjective

of or characterized by imitation; imitative
of or characterized by mimicry

Origin: Gr mimētikos < mimeisthai, to imitate < mimos, actor

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mimetically adverb

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adjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or exhibiting mimicry.
a. Of or relating to an imitation; imitative.
b. Using imitative means of representation: a mimetic dance.

Origin:

Origin: Greek mīmētikos

Origin: , from mīmēsis, mimicry; see mimesis

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Related Forms:

mi·metˈi·cal·ly adverb

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