Mimicry

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪmɪkri/

Definitions of mimicry

noun the action or skill of imitating someone or something, especially in order to entertain or ridicule

Example Sentences

A1 Some animals use mimicry to blend in with their surroundings and avoid predators.

A2 In nature, mimicry is a common survival strategy for many species.

B1 The butterfly's wing patterns are a form of mimicry to confuse predators.

B2 Mimicry can be used by humans in the form of camouflage to hide in plain sight.

C1 The art of mimicry in acting requires a deep understanding of human behavior and mannerisms.

C2 Professional impersonators excel in the art of mimicry, accurately portraying famous personalities.

Examples of mimicry in a Sentence

formal The study of animal mimicry is a fascinating field of biology.

informal She's really good at mimicry, she can imitate anyone's voice perfectly.

slang I can't believe how good his mimicry skills are, it's like he's a human parrot!

figurative His mimicry of his boss's mannerisms was so accurate, it was almost creepy.

Grammatical Forms of mimicry

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

Origin and Evolution of mimicry

First Known Use: 1580 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'mimicry' originated from the Greek word 'mimikría', which means imitation or copying.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of imitating or copying someone or something, the term 'mimicry' has evolved to also refer to the biological phenomenon where one species evolves to resemble another for survival purposes.