Definition of MIMETIC

mimetic

Plural: mimetics

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis
    • "a mimetic dance"
    • "the mimetic presentation of images"
  • exhibiting mimicry; ; - R.W.Hamilton
    • "mimetic coloring of a butterfly"
    • "the mimetic tendency of infancy"

Adj

  • Exhibiting mimesis.
  • Imitative.

Noun

  • Something mimetic or imitative.
  • A type of mnemonic in the form of a picture.
  • A substance with similar pharmacological effects as another substance or as a lifestyle intervention such as diet or exercise.

Examples

  • "caloric restriction mimetic"
  • "exercise mimetic"
  • "serotonin mimetic"

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek μῑμητικός (mīmētikós, “imitative”).

Scrabble Score: 13

mimetic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mimetic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mimetic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

mimetic is a valid Words With Friends word