mimetic

as inemulative
as inonomatopoeic
as inimitative

Synonyms for mimetic

adj imitative

Word Origin & History

1630s, "having an aptitude for mimicry," from Greek mimetikos "imitative, good at imitating," from mimetos, verbal adjective of mimeisthai "to imitate." Originally of persons, attested of animals or plants from 1851. Related: Mimetical (1610s); mimetically.

Example Sentences for mimetic

Perhaps the germs of mimetic art may be looked for in this dance.

In cases where mimetic resemblances are involved we have no examples of the sort.

But of his histrionic and mimetic powers I shall have something to say later on.

Mimetic Colouration, or the resemblance of one animal to another.

Of these were mimetic dances, representing mythological scenes.

The mimetic quality of their work was a secondary consideration.

I rather suspect it to be dramatic, but that's mimetic and of a low order, anyway.

But here, unfortunately, Mr. Bevil's mimetic powers deserted him.

Happy now, indeed, for all manner of mimetic, half-original men!

The following are some of the mimetic dances which I have witnessed.

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Synonyms for mimetic

More words related to mimetic

emulative

imitative

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