What does mimic mean?
Definitions for mimic
ˈmɪm ɪkmim·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
mimic, mimicker(adj)
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
mimic(verb)
constituting an imitation
"the mimic warfare of the opera stage"- Archibald Alison
mimic, mime(verb)
imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
"The actor mimicked the President very accurately"
Wiktionary
mimic(Noun)
a person who practices mimicry, or mime
Etymology: From mimicus, from μιμικός, from μῖμος; see mime.
mimic(Verb)
to imitate, especially in order to ridicule
Etymology: From mimicus, from μιμικός, from μῖμος; see mime.
mimic(Verb)
to take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage
Etymology: From mimicus, from μιμικός, from μῖμος; see mime.
mimic(Adjective)
Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.
Etymology: From mimicus, from μιμικός, from μῖμος; see mime.
mimic(Adjective)
Mock, pretended.
Etymology: From mimicus, from μιμικός, from μῖμος; see mime.
Webster Dictionary
Mimic(adj)
alt. of Mimical
Mimic(noun)
one who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon
Mimic(verb)
to imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation
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
Freebase
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.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mimic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mimic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of mimic in a Sentence
So many of these neglected tropical diseases are not acute infections like ... the flu or common cold, many are chronic, debilitating conditions that mimic non-communicable diseases ... If somebody has epilepsy, they don't think of cysticercosis ... If a child tests poorly in school, the pediatrician or nurse practitioner won't think of toxocariasis.
Basically we designed this kind of material - a polymer-based material, which can be sensitive to blood sugar level changes, we are trying to mimic the functioning of the beta cells or the vesicles inside the beta cells and they can disrupt once the blood sugar goes up and release insulin quickly.
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.
We think the cannabis market will mimic and mirror the tobacco market, we think they will see this (vapor) as a safer alternative.
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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