🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

mimético

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mee-meh-ti-ko

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mimetic/mɪˈmɛtɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El comportamiento mimético del camaleón le permite mezclarse con su entorno."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characterized by imitation or mimicry.

    "The mimetic behavior of the chameleon allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings."
  2. 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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