mimetic

adjective
UK: /mɪˈmet.ɪk/
US: /mɪˈmet.ɪk/

  1. Relating to or characterized by imitation.

    1. The child showed mimetic behavior, copying her mother's actions.
    2. His mimetic abilities allowed him to perfectly mimic the regional accent.

  2. Resembling or imitating another organism or object, often for protection or camouflage.

    1. Some insects have a mimetic appearance, resembling leaves or twigs.
    2. The butterfly's mimetic wings helped it avoid predators in the forest.

Synonyms

imitative representative

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mimetic" in English means: Relating to or characterized by imitation., Resembling or imitating another organism or object, often for protection or camouflage..

The phonetic transcription of "mimetic" is /mɪˈmet.ɪk/ in British English and /mɪˈmet.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mimetic": imitative, representative.

Example usage of "mimetic": "The child showed mimetic behavior, copying her mother's actions.". More examples on the page.