verb / noun / adjective
mimic
MIM-ik/ˈmɪmɪk/
Copying or closely resembling someone or something.
The young woman mimics the older woman's distinctive posture and expression.
Etymology
The pieces originally described something pertaining to an actor or imitator. English used mimic for a person who imitates, then made it a verb for copying someone's speech or actions.
In context
And I wanted to mimic the shape of those gestures with my marks.
More examples
- These floor tiles mimic the look of natural wood.
- She's a gifted mimic who can copy almost anyone's voice.
- The soldiers practice their tactics in a mimic battle.
Forms
mimic · mimics · mimicked · mimicking
mimicry noun — Imitation of another's behavior, sounds, or appearance.
Similar words
- imitate
- Broadly means copying, including following someone's example or methods.
- resemble
- Means being similar without necessarily copying or acting deliberately.
- impersonate
- Means acting as a particular person, often to entertain or deceive.