1637, "having an aptitude for mimicry," from Gk. mimetikos "imitative," from mimetos, verbal adj. of mimeisthai "to imitate." Originally of persons, attested of animals or plants from 1851.
Main Entry: mi·met·ic Pronunciation: m&-'met-ik, mI- Function: adjective : simulating the action or effect of —usually used incombination mimetic drugs> mimetic activity>