Mimetic

Pronunciation: /mɪˈmɛtɪk/

Definitions of mimetic

adjective relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry

Example Sentences

A1 Children often learn through mimetic behavior, copying what they see adults do.

A2 The artist created a mimetic sculpture that looked exactly like the real object.

B1 The film used mimetic techniques to accurately portray the historical events.

B2 The actor's mimetic skills were so impressive that he could imitate anyone's voice perfectly.

C1 The writer's mimetic style of storytelling captured the essence of everyday life with great precision.

C2 The dancer's mimetic movements were so lifelike that the audience was captivated by her performance.

Examples of mimetic in a Sentence

formal The artist used mimetic techniques to accurately replicate the details of the flower in their painting.

informal She has a mimetic talent for imitating celebrity voices.

slang The comedian's mimetic skills had the audience in stitches.

figurative The novel's mimetic portrayal of society shed light on its flaws.

Grammatical Forms of mimetic

• past tense: mimicked
• plural: mimetics
• comparative: more mimetic
• superlative: most mimetic
• present tense: mimics
• future tense: will mimic
• perfect tense: has mimicked
• continuous tense: is mimicking
• singular: mimetic
• positive degree: mimetic
• infinitive: to mimic
• gerund: mimicking
• participle: mimicking

Origin and Evolution of mimetic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'mimetic' originates from the Greek word 'mimetikos' meaning imitative.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of art and literature to describe works that imitate or mimic reality, the term 'mimetic' has evolved to also encompass concepts related to mimicry, imitation, and representation in various fields such as psychology, biology, and cultural studies.