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mi⋅met⋅ic

  [mi-met-ik, mahy-]
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–adjective
1. characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures.
2. mimic or make-believe.
Origin:
1625–35; < Gk mīmētikós imitative, equiv. to mīmē- (see mimesis ) + -tikos -tic

Related forms:
mi⋅met⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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mi·met·ic   (mĭ-mět'ĭk, mī-)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to, characteristic of, or exhibiting mimicry.

    1. Of or relating to an imitation; imitative.

    2. Using imitative means of representation: a mimetic dance.


[Greek mīmētikos, from mīmēsis, mimicry; see mimesis.]
mi·met'i·cal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

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>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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mimetic mi·met·ic (mĭ-mět'ĭk, mī-)
adj.

  1. Of or exhibiting mimicry.

  2. Of or relating to mimesis.

mi·met'i·cal·ly adv.

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