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Definition of memetic

memetic

/mɪˈmɛtɪk/
me · met · ic
Adverb:memetically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or constituting a meme or the study of cultural transmission (memetics).

Example

"The researchers analyzed the rapid, memetic spread of catchphrases across social media platforms."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'memetic' (relating to cultural memes and their transmission) with 'mimetic' (relating to mimicry or imitation), although both ultimately share the same Ancient Greek root.

• Rhymes for memetic

• Nearby Words

membrane
meme
memento
memetic
memo
memoir
memoirist

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 20th century from 'meme' (coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in 1976 from Ancient Greek 'mimema', meaning 'that which is imitated') on the model of 'genetic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Memetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/memetic
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