nonmimetic
adjective
non·mi·met·ic
ˌnän-mə-ˈme-tik 
-mī-
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
Dictionary Entries Near nonmimetic
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“Nonmimetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonmimetic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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