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mi·met·ic  (m-mtk, m-)
adj.
1. Relating to, characteristic of, or exhibiting mimicry.
2.
a. Of or relating to an imitation; imitative.
b. Using imitative means of representation: a mimetic dance.

[Greek mmtikos, from mmsis, mimicry; see mimesis.]

mi·meti·cal·ly adv.

mimetic [mɪˈmɛtɪk]
adj
1. of, resembling, or relating to mimesis or imitation, as in art, etc.
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology of or exhibiting mimicry
mimetically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.mimetic - characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesismimetic - characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis; "a mimetic dance"; "the mimetic presentation of images"
representational - (used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen; "representational art"; "representational images"
2.mimetic - exhibiting mimicrymimetic - exhibiting mimicry; "mimetic coloring of a butterfly"; "the mimetic tendency of infancy"- R.W.Hamilton
imitative - marked by or given to imitation; "acting is an imitative art"; "man is an imitative being"
Translations
mimetic [mɪˈmetɪk] ADJ (frm) [dance] → mimético; [theatre] → de mimo; [re-enactment] → mímico
mimetic [mɪˈmɛtɪk] adjmimétique


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