Memetic

//məˈmɛtɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, being, containing, or pertaining to memes; pertaining to replication of concepts.

    "The term internets[…]is an example of memetic usage that functions as a high profile in-joke."

Example

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"The term internets[…]is an example of memetic usage that functions as a high profile in-joke."

Etymology

From meme + -etic, by analogy with gene → genetic.

Related phrases

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