Mimic
Mimic , adjective
[Latin mimicus, Greek {not transcribed}, from {not transcribed} mime: compare French mimique. See Mime.]
1.
Imitative; mimetic.
Oft, in her absence, mimic fancy wakes
To imitate her.
Man is, of all creatures, the most mimical.
2.
Consisting of, or formed by, imitation; imitated; as, mimic gestures.
Mimic hootings.
3.
(Mineralogy) Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; -- applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.
Mimic often implies something droll or ludicrous, and is less dignified than imitative.
Collocations (1)
Mimic beetle (Zoology) , a beetle that feigns death when disturbed, esp. the species of Hister and allied genera.
Also: Mimical
Mimic , noun
One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon. — Burke
Mimic , transitive verb
1.
To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.
The walk, the words, the gesture, could supply,
The habit mimic, and the mien belie.
2.
(Biology) To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.