noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An act or ability to simulate or effect the appearance, characteristics, or behavior of someone or something else. countable, uncountable

   "They say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery, but I still think I'm being mocked when he acts just like me."

2. 2
   the act of mimicking; imitative behavior wordnet
3. 3
   the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aperyactingaggressive mimicryaperyapingbuffoonery

Example

More examples

"How do I know your ability to speak isn't just an advanced form of mimicry?"

Etymology

From mimic + -ry.

Related phrases

Batesian mimicryMüllerian mimicryPouyannian mimicryaggressive mimicryant mimicryauto-mimicrymimicry plantsexual mimicry

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