mimic

Meanings

• Verb

  Imitate the behavior, actions, or appearance of someone or something.

• Noun

  A person or thing that imitates or mimics another.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪm.ɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mimic
mime , prime , crime , dime , time

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Variants

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mimic , mimics , mimicked , mimicking

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Forms

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mimics, mimicked, mimicking

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Etymology

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From Old French mimiquer, from mime, imitator, from Latin mimos, a actor, mime.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mimic' is derived from the Latin word 'mimos', meaning 'actor' or 'mime'.

2. In nature, certain animals, such as the Mimic Octopus, have the ability to change their color, shape, and behavior to mimic other animals for protection or to catch prey.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mimesis: An ancient Greek concept of imitation or representation of reality in art.

2. Impersonation: The act of representing oneself as another person, often for deception or entertainment.

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Culture

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In literature, mimicry is often used as a literary device to create humor, irony, or to explore themes of identity and imitation. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Jim, a runaway slave, tells stories to Huck, mimicking the language and mannerisms of white people to avoid detection.

How to Memorize "mimic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone or something imitating another, such as an actor on stage or a parrot mimicking a human speech.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mimic' with the image of someone imitating someone else or an animal mimicking a sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Mimic Means Make Imitate Copy' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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