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Meaning of Mimic
The primary meaning of the word "mimic" is to imitate or copy someone or something, often for amusement or to deceive.
Definitions
- To imitate the appearance, voice, or manner of someone or something, often for amusement or to deceive
- To reproduce or simulate the characteristics of something, such as a sound or a movement
- To act or perform in a way that imitates someone or something else
Etymology of Mimic
The word "mimic" comes from the Greek word "μιμητικός" (mimētikos), meaning "imitative" or "mimetic", which is derived from "μιμεῖσθαι" (mimeisthai), meaning "to imitate"
The word has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of imitating or copying someone or something
Example Uses
- The comedian's mimic of the politician's voice was hilarious
- The animal mimic the call of its predator to scare away other animals
- The student tried to mimic the teacher's accent, but it sounded unnatural
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