Definition of mimic
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Examples of mimic in a Sentence
a gifted mimic who can do a terrific imitation of anyone's voice
a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup
Origin and Etymology of mimic
see 2mimic
First Known Use: 1596
Other Performing Arts Terms
Examples of mimic in a Sentence
police were concerned that the mimic gun, although intended only as a toy, might be confused with the real thing in certain situations
a mimic battle fought by kids playing around in the schoolyard
Origin and Etymology of mimic
Latin mimicus, from Greek mimikos, from mimos mime
First Known Use: 1598
Other Performing Arts Terms
Examples of mimic in a Sentence
She has a talent for mimicking famous actresses.
The lamp mimics natural sunlight.
a butterfly that mimics a leaf
Origin and Etymology of mimic
see 2mimic
First Known Use: 1671
Synonym Discussion of mimic
MIMIC Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of mimic for English Language Learners
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: a person who copies the behavior or speech of other people : a person who mimics other people; also : an animal that naturally looks like something else
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Definition of mimic for English Language Learners
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: to copy (someone or someone's behavior or speech) especially for humor
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: to create the appearance or effect of (something)
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: to naturally look like (something)
MIMIC Defined for Kids
Definition of mimic for Students
: a person or animal that imitates something or someone Parrots can be excellent mimics of human speech.
Definition of mimic for Students
mimicked
;mimicking
1 : to imitate very closely She can mimic her favorite actress.
2 : to make fun of by imitating Stop mimicking everything I say.
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of mimic
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\-ikt\play ;mimicking
: to imitate or resemble closely: asa: to imitate the symptoms of an acute inflammatory process located in the ileocecal region mimics acute appendicitis—Merck Manualb: to produce an effect and especially a physiological effect similar to chemically unrelated to the hormone that it mimics—Chemical & Engineering News
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