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Mimetic

//mɪˈmɛtɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting mimesis.
  2. 2
    Imitative.

    "This is a planned city, built wholesale from scratch, and coloured with a mimetic sense of humour. Lusail has a replica Place Vendôme. Lusail has a fake Beverly Hills (still under construction)."

Adjective
  1. 1
    exhibiting mimicry wordnet
  2. 2
    characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Something mimetic or imitative.
  2. 2
    A type of mnemonic in the form of a picture.
  3. 3
    A substance with similar pharmacological effects as another substance or as a lifestyle intervention such as diet or exercise.

    "caloric restriction mimetic"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin mīmēticus or its etymon Ancient Greek μῑμητικός (mīmētikós, “imitative”). By surface analysis, mime + -etic.

Etymology 2

From Latin mīmēticus or its etymon Ancient Greek μῑμητικός (mīmētikós, “imitative”). By surface analysis, mime + -etic.

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