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单词 mimetic
释义 mi·met·ic
\mə̇ˈmed.]ik, (ˈ)mī|m-, -et], ]ēk\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin mimeticus, from Greek mimētikos, from mimētēs imitator (from mimeisthai to imitate) + -ikos -ic
1. : having an aptitude for or a tendency toward mimicry : imitative
 < mimetic tendency of infancy — R.W.Hamilton >
2. : of, relating to, or characterized by mimicry
3. : mimic 3
 < a whole copse of mimetic fir trees was being felled — Christopher Morley >
4.
 a. : characterized by or exhibiting biological mimicry
  < sometimes an animal develops mimetic coloring — A.M.Woodbury >
  < mimetic type >
 b. : simulating the action or effect of — usually used in combination
  < sympathomimetic drugs >
  < adrenocorticomimetic activity >
5. : characterized by resemblance to other forms — used of crystals
 < a mimetic growth of parallel feldspar crystals produces a comblike structure — G.E.Goodspeed >
6. : representing an emotion by imitative gestures and expressions
 < a mimetic dance >
 < a ballet is a series of solo and concerted dances with mimetic actions — Mark Perugini >
7.
 a. : onomatopoeic
  < hiss is a mimetic word >
 b. : resulting from analogy — used of change in a word form
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