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nonmimetic

adjective

non·​mi·​met·​ic ˌnän-mə-ˈme-tik How to pronounce nonmimetic (audio)
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1
: not characterized by or being a representation or imitation of the real world
nonmimetic art
nonmimetic fiction
2
: not exhibiting biological mimicry
nonmimetic butterflies

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonmimetic was in 1898

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“Nonmimetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmimetic. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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