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Definition of mimicked - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
imitationreproduced in a similar way
- The mimicked sound was almost identical to the real one.
- The mimicked behavior was uncanny.
- The mimicked texture felt real.
Origin of mimicked
Greek, mimikos (imitative)
Terms with mimicked included in their meaning
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imitation
mimicked or followed as a model
acting
copied or mimicked someone
behavior
mimicked in a clumsy or absurd manner
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- French:imité, ...
- German:nachgeahmt, ...
- Italian:riprodotto, ...
- Spanish:imitado, ...
- Portuguese:imitado, ...
- Chinese:模仿的, ...
- Japanese:再現された, ...
- Arabic:مُقَلَّد, ...
- Hebrew:מְחֻכֶּה, ...
- Russian:воспроизведённый, ...
- Ukrainian:імітаційний, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिकृत, ...
Definition of mimic - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
entertainmenttr. imitate someone or something to entertain or ridiculetr.
- She can mimic her teacher's accent perfectly..
2.
resemblancetr. resemble closely in appearance or mannertr.
- The robot mimics human movements.
3.
servile imitationtr. copy closely in a servile waytr.
- The assistant mimicked his boss's style.
4.
biologyintr. take on another's appearance for protectionintr.
- The butterfly mimics a leaf to avoid predators.
Noun
1.
performerperson skilled in imitation, often for entertainment
- The mimic entertained the crowd with his impressions.
2.
replicationimitation or copy of something
- The sculpture was a mimic of the original artwork.
3.
biologyanimal that imitates another for survival
- The butterfly is a mimic to avoid predators.
4.
medicalentity resembling another in appearance or symptoms
- The disease is a mimic of the common flu.
Adjective
1.
imitativerelating to imitation or mimicry
- The mimic pattern on the butterfly's wings confuses predators.
2.
resemblanceresembling another form in appearance
- The mineral had a mimic structure similar to a crystal.
3.
mocksimulated or make-believe
- The mimic battle was part of the training exercise.
Expressions with mimic
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panel showing system layout with indicator lights
The engineer monitored the mimic panel for any system alerts.
type of octopus known for imitating other sea creatures
The mimic octopus can impersonate a flatfish to avoid predators..
Origin of mimic
Greek, mimikos (imitative)
Examples of mimic in a sentence
The comedian loves to mimic famous celebrities. The chameleon can mimic its surroundings. Her voice can mimic various accents. She tried to mimic the celebrity's accent. He mimicked the teacher's handwriting perfectly. The insect mimics a twig to blend into its surroundings.
Some fish mimic the appearance of more dangerous species. The mimic was famous for his celebrity impressions. At the festival, a mimic drew a large crowd. The mimic was so perfect that it fooled everyone. He created a mimic of the famous painting for practice. The mimic evolved to resemble a more dangerous species. In the wild, a mimic can confuse its predators. The condition acts as a mimic in diagnosis. Doctors often misidentify it as a mimic. The robot's mimic voice fooled several callers. Researchers studied the bird's mimic behavior. The insect displayed mimic patterns to avoid predators. Her mimic features made her look like a famous actress. The mimic explosion was used for training purposes. They used mimic scenarios to prepare for real events.
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- French:imiter, imitateur, ...
- German:nachahmen, Imitator, ...
- Italian:parodiare, mimo, ...
- Spanish:imitar, imitador, ...
- Portuguese:mimetizar, mímico, ...
- Chinese:模仿, 模仿者, ...
- Japanese:真似る, ものまね師, ...
- Arabic:قَلَّدَ, مقلد, ...
- Hebrew:לְחַקוֹת, חַקְיָן, ...
- Russian:подражать, мим, ...
- Ukrainian:імітувати, пародист, ...
- Hindi:नकल करना, नकलची, ...
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