HyperDic: mimetic

English > 2 senses of the word mimetic:
ADJECTIVEallmimeticcharacterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis
allmimeticexhibiting mimicry
English > mimetic: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCharacterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis.
Examples
  • "a mimetic dance"
  • "the mimetic presentation of images"
Broaderrepresentational(used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen
Spanishimitativo, mimético
Catalanimitatiu, mimètic
Nounsmimesisthe imitative representation of nature and human behavior in art and literature
English > mimetic: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningExhibiting mimicry.
Examples
  • "mimetic coloring of a butterfly"
  • "the mimetic tendency of infancy"- R.W.Hamilton
Broaderimitativemarked by or given to imitation
Spanishmimético
Nounsmimesisthe representation of another person's words in a speech

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