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Meaning of mimic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mimic

Pronunciation:/ˈmɪm.ɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who practices mimicry, or mime.

  2. An imitation.

verb

Definitions

  1. To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

  2. To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.

  2. Mock, pretended.

  3. Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.