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mimetic

Syllabification: (mi·met·ic)
Pronunciation: /məˈmetik/

Definition of mimetic

adjective

formal or technical
  • relating to, constituting, or habitually practicing mimesis:mimetic patterns in butterflies

Derivatives

mimetically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek mimētikos 'imitation', from mimeisthai 'to imitate'

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