MIMICRY Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

mimicry

[ mim-ik-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural mimicries.

the act, practice, or art of mimicking.
Biology. the close external resemblance of an organism, the mimic, to some different organism, the model, such that the mimic benefits from the mistaken identity, as seeming to be unpalatable or harmful.
an instance, performance, or result of mimicking.

mimicry

/ ˈ��ɪ��ɪ��ɪ /

noun

the act or art of copying or imitating closely; mimicking
the resemblance shown by one animal species, esp an insect, to another, which protects it from predators

mimicry

/ ��ĭ��′ĭ-��ŧ /

The resemblance of one organism to another or to an object in its surroundings for concealment or protection from predators.
See also aggressive mimicry

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of mimicry¹

First recorded in 1680–90; mimic + -ry

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

"But you get the idea," clearly enjoying his mimicry as much as I did.

From

When the patient's immune system attacks the bacteria, it may end up targeting the nerves as well – a process called molecular mimicry – leading to GBS.

From

This AI slop, this soulless mimicry of human life, is accelerating the planet’s demise.

From

But it also true that this mimicry of a manifesto launch spoke of a government very aware it needs to wrest back the agenda and look like it is in control, after a bumpy start.

From

They do a remarkable job creating impressions without falling into mimicry.

From

Related 51�Թ�s

Browse