mimetic
adjective
mi·met·ic
mə-ˈme-tik 
mī-
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2
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry
mimetic coloring of a butterfly
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boys have a tendency toward mimetic behavior, often imitating their fathers at a fairly early age
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Indeed, what is happening might be better explained by the field of mimetic theory, which recognizes that imitation can drive decisions, stressing the role of volition and social learning in human arrangements.
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
An enduring favorite, the satirical coming-of-age comedy (from director Mark Waters based on a script by Fey) has launched a bevy of endlessly quotable, referential and mimetic turns of phrase.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Social media managers took note of the album art’s low-effort, counterintuitive chicness, and soon, X and Instagram were flooded with mimetic interpretations.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 25 July 2024
Arguably, the thing that makes acting an art form, rather than just a series of mimetic gestures, is the actor’s interpretation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
An enduring favorite, the satirical coming-of-age comedy (from director Mark Waters based on a script by Fey) has launched a bevy of endlessly quotable, referential and mimetic turns of phrase.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Social media managers took note of the album art’s low-effort, counterintuitive chicness, and soon, X and Instagram were flooded with mimetic interpretations.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 25 July 2024
Arguably, the thing that makes acting an art form, rather than just a series of mimetic gestures, is the actor’s interpretation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Mimetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mimetic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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mimetic
adjective
mi·met·ic
mə-ˈmet-ik
mī-
: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry
mimetic coloring of a fish
Medical Definition
mimetic
adjective
mi·met·ic
mə-ˈmet-ik
mī-
mī-
: simulating the action or effect of
—usually used in combination
sympathomimetic drugs
adrenocorticomimetic activity
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