Definitions for mimic
ˈmɪm ɪkmim·ic

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. mimic, mimicker(adj)

   someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

2. mimic(verb)

   constituting an imitation

   "the mimic warfare of the opera stage"- Archibald Alison

3. mimic, mime(verb)

   imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect

   "The actor mimicked the President very accurately"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. mimic(Noun)

   a person who practices mimicry, or mime

2. mimic(Verb)

   to imitate, especially in order to ridicule

3. mimic(Verb)

   to take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage

4. mimic(Adjective)

   Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.

5. mimic(Adjective)

   Mock, pretended.

Origin: From mimicus, from μιμικός, from μῖμος; see mime.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Mimic(adj)

   alt. of Mimical

2. Mimic(noun)

   one who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon

3. Mimic(verb)

   to imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation

4. Mimic(verb)

   to assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage

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1. Mimic

   Mimic is a Marvel Comics fictional character who was briefly a member of the X-Men in the 1960s. He was then the first character to be added to the team after the original line-up and the first X-Man who was not a mutant. An alternate reality version of Mimic became a popular member of the Exiles, the reality-hopping team.

How to pronounce mimic ?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mimic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mimic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of mimic in a Sentence

1. Lara Field:

   Bottom line, kids mimic what they see at home, if you want your kids to eat veggies, you need to also.

2. Hugh Dugan:

   Other countries mimic the U.S., and what they hear has led them to go slow on support and check writing.

3. Chip Paul:

   We think the cannabis market will mimic and mirror the tobacco market, we think they will see this (vapor) as a safer alternative.

4. Louis Marinelli:

   We intend to mimic that process here in California by putting an independence referendum on the ballot so we can exercise our right to self-determination and vote to leave or remain part of the American Union.

5. Revived Games:

   Revived Games believes violence and inappropriate actions belong in video games and not( in the) real world, and insists that in no event should anyone attempt to recreate or mimic any of the actions, events or situations occurring in this game.

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