World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmimético
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mee-meh-ti-ko
"El comportamiento mimético del camaleón le permite mezclarse con su entorno."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characterized by imitation or mimicry.
"The mimetic behavior of the chameleon allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings." - 2
Pertaining to the representation of reality in art or literature.
"The novel's mimetic qualities provide a vivid portrayal of life in the 19th century."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mimetic' originates from the Greek word 'mimetikos', meaning 'imitative', which is derived from 'mimeisthai', meaning 'to imitate'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily used in literary and artistic contexts to describe works that imitate or replicate reality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mimetic" is said worldwide
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mimétique
Transliteration: mee-meh-teek
"Le comportement mimétique du caméléon lui permet de se fondre dans son environnement."
mimetisch
Transliteration: mee-meh-tish
"Das mimetische Verhalten des Chamäleons ermöglicht es ihm, sich nahtlos in seine Umgebung einzufügen."
mimetico
Transliteration: mee-meh-tee-ko
"Il comportamento mimetico del camaleonte gli consente di mimetizzarsi nell'ambiente."
mimético
Transliteration: mee-meh-ti-ko
"El comportamiento mimético del camaleón le permite mezclarse con su entorno."
mimético
Transliteration: mee-meh-ti-ko
"O comportamento mimético do camaleão permite que ele se misture ao seu ambiente."
अनुकारी
Transliteration: anukari
"छिपकली का अनुकारी व्यवहार उसे अपने वातावरण में विलीन होने की अनुमति देता है।"
模仿的
Transliteration: mófǎng de
"变色龙的模仿行为使它能够融入环境。"
모방의
Transliteration: mobang-ui
"카멜레온의 모방 행동은 그가 환경에 녹아들 수 있게 해준다."
模倣の
Transliteration: mohō no
"カメレオンの模倣行動は、彼が環境に溶け込むことを可能にします。"
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