mimic

[ mim-ik ]

/ ˈmɪm ɪk /

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verb (used with object), mim·icked, mim·ick·ing.

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.

noun

a person who mimics, especially a performer skilled in mimicking others.

a copy or imitation of something.

a performer in a mime.

adjective

imitating or copying something, often on a smaller scale: a mimic battle.

apt at or given to imitating; imitative; simulative.

Origin of mimic

1580–90; < Latin mīmicus < Greek mīmikós. See mime, -ic

SYNONYMS FOR mimic

1 follow, mock; impersonate; simulate, counterfeit.

7 mock, simulated.

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OTHER WORDS FROM mimic

mim·ick·er, noun un·mim·icked, adjective

Words nearby mimic

mimesis, mimetic, mimetism, mimetite, mimi, mimic, mimic panel, mimical, mimicry, mimine, miminy-piminy

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British Dictionary definitions for mimicked

mimic

/ (ˈmɪmɪk) /

verb -ics, -icking or -icked (tr)

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

noun

a person or an animal, such as a parrot, that is clever at mimicking

an animal that displays mimicry

adjective

of, relating to, or using mimicry; imitative

simulated, make-believe, or mock

Derived forms of mimic

mimicker, noun

Word Origin for mimic

C16: from Latin mīmicus, from Greek mimikos, from mimos mime

Medical definitions for mimicked

mimic

[ mĭm′ĭk ]

v.

To resemble closely; simulate.

To take on the appearance of.

Other words from mimic

mim′ic adj. n.

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verb -ics, -icking or -icked (tr)

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adjective

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verb (used with object), mim·icked, mim·ick·ing.

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adjective

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verb -ics, -icking or -icked (tr)

noun

adjective

Derived forms of mimic

Word Origin for mimic

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v.

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