Mimically
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a mimicking or imitative manner.
"mimically represented emotions"
- 2 In a manner that preserves the form and internal structure of an organic substance.
"Allochems and preexisting cements may be unreplaced, partially replaced, replaced mimically, or replaced nonmimically."
Synonyms
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More examples"In the last place, he argues, that if it be lawful to baptize infants without understanding, baptism may be mimically and jocularly administered by boys in play."
Etymology
From mimical + -ly.