Mimetic

Pronunciation

• IPA: mɪˈmÉ›tɪk
• Rhymes: -É›tɪk

Alternative forms

• mimetick obsolete, rare

Origin

From Ancient Greek μιμητικός (mīmētikos, "imitative").

Full definition of mimetic

Adjective

1. Exhibiting mimesis

Derived terms

• mimeticity

Noun

1. Something mimetic or imitative.
2. (education) A type of mnemonic.
3. (pharmacology) A substance with similar pharmacological effects to another substance.