What does MIMIC mean?

Parts of Speech:

mimic is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, mimic means to imitate or copy the actions, speech, or appearance of someone or something else. As a noun, mimic refers to a person or animal that imitates or copies the actions, speech, or appearance of someone or something else.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɪmɪk/

UK: /ˈmɪmɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word mimic comes from the Greek word "mimos," meaning imitator. The word has been used in English since the 16th century. Mimic is commonly used to describe the act of imitating someone or something, often for entertainment or as a form of flattery. It can also be used to describe animals that imitate the appearance or behavior of other animals for survival purposes.

Synonyms:

As a verb: imitate, copy, emulate, mirror, simulate.

As a noun: imitator, copycat, emulator, impersonator.

Related Words:

comic, magic, manic, amice, amnic.

Example Sentences:

As a verb:

• He could mimic the sound of a trumpet perfectly.
• She mimicked her teachers accent to make her friends laugh.
• The bird was able to mimic the sound of a car alarm.

As a noun:

• He was known as the best mimic in the school.
• The parrot was a talented mimic, able to imitate the sounds of many different animals.
• The mimic octopus is able to change its appearance to mimic other animals for protection.