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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    imitative simulative mock mimic emulative copying replicative representative figurative symbolic allusive referential derivative secondary borrowed inspired influenced reflective echoic onomatopoeic phonetic phonic vocalic articulated expressive suggestive evocative imitative simulant mock aping parodic satirical ironic sarcastic tongue-in-cheek humorous whimsical fanciful creative inventive imaginative innovative adaptive emulative competitive rival analogous similar comparable corresponding equivalent identical duplicate reduplicative repetitive recurrent iterative rhythmic patterned structured formal stylized conventional traditional customary habitual usual common everyday ordinary mundane banal trite clichéd stereotyped formulaic ritualistic ceremonial dramatic theatrical performative presentational demonstrative illustrative exemplary paradigmatic

    Meaning of Mimetic

    The primary meaning of "Mimetic" refers to something that imitates or copies something else, often in a creative or artistic way.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or characterized by imitation or mimicry, especially in art or literature
    • Having a resemblance to something, especially in terms of sound or appearance
    • Relating to or characterized by the use of imitation or mimicry, especially in order to convey meaning or create a particular effect

    Etymology of Mimetic

    The word "Mimetic" originates from the Greek word "μιμητικός" (mimētikos), meaning "imitative" or "mimic", which is derived from the verb "μιμεῖσθαι" (mimeisthai), meaning "to imitate" or "to mimic"
    The term has been used in various fields, including art, literature, music, and philosophy, to describe the act of imitation or mimicry, and its historical usage dates back to ancient Greece

    Example Uses

    • The artist's use of mimetic techniques created a realistic and immersive experience for the viewer
    • The poet's mimetic language was meant to evoke the sounds and rhythms of nature
    • The actor's mimetic performance brought the character to life on stage

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    original authentic genuine unique innovative creative inventive spontaneous natural organic intuitive instinctive inherent intrinsic innate inborn congenital distinctive characteristic typical representative symbolic figurative allusive referential derivative secondary borrowed inspired influenced reflective echoic onomatopoeic phonetic phonic vocalic articulated expressive suggestive evocative imitative simulant mock aping parodic satirical ironic sarcastic tongue-in-cheek humorous whimsical fanciful realistic factual historical documentary journalistic objective factual truthful accurate precise exact literal straightforward direct honest sincere earnest serious solemn somber mournful elegiac lamentable regretful apologetic penitent remorseful

    Related Nouns

    mimicry imitation simulation representation figure symbol allusion reference derivative copy replica duplicate reduplication repetition rhythm pattern structure form style convention tradition custom habit ritual ceremony drama theater performance presentation demonstration illustration example paradigm model prototype archetype stereotype cliché formula ritualism ceremonialism dramatism theatricalism performativity presentationalism

    Related Verbs

    imitate mimic simulate represent figure symbolize allude reference derive copy replicate duplicate reduplicate repeat rhythmicize pattern structure formalize stylize conventionalize traditionalize customize habituate ritualize ceremoniate dramatize theatricalize perform present demonstrate illustrate exemplify model prototype archetype stereotype cliché formulate ritualize ceremonialize dramatize theatricalize

    Related Adjectives

    imitative simulative mimetic representative figurative symbolic allusive referential derivative secondary borrowed inspired influenced reflective echoic onomatopoeic phonetic phonic vocalic articulated expressive suggestive evocative imitative simulant mock aping