mimic
mimic Lexical Profile
mimic Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To imitate the voice, gestures, or behavior of someone or something, often in order to entertain or ridicule.
"Young children often mimic the speech patterns and gestures of their older siblings."
To closely resemble or simulate another organism, substance, or physiological process in form, function, or effect.
"Certain synthetic compounds are designed to mimic the effects of natural hormones in the human body."
• noun
A person or animal skilled at imitating the voices, sounds, or mannerisms of others, especially for entertainment.
"The comedian is a talented mimic who can effortlessly reproduce the voices of dozens of political figures."
In biology, an organism or structure that closely resembles another species or inanimate object in appearance, behavior, or scent for protection or advantage.
"The viceroy butterfly is a well-known mimic that shares the warning coloration of the monarch butterfly to deter predators."
• adjective
Relating to, characterized by, or of the nature of imitation or simulation; mock or simulated rather than real.
"The cadets engaged in a mimic battle across the training grounds to practice their tactical maneuvers."
Word Nuance & Usage
When conjugating the verb 'mimic', a 'k' must be inserted before suffixes beginning with 'e' or 'i' ('mimicked', 'mimicking') to preserve the hard /k/ sound.
• Rhymes for mimic
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin 'mimicus', from Ancient Greek 'mimikos', derived from 'mimos' meaning 'imitator' or 'actor'.