Mimicry — Definition & Meaning

What does mimicry mean?

noun

The act of imitating the appearance or behavior of another person or thing, or the state of being imitated. Imitation of the appearance or behavior of another person or thing.

Example

"The chameleon's ability to mimic its surroundings is a remarkable example of mimicry."

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Etymologically related

mimic mimicry mimicry mimic

Synonyms for mimicry

imitation copy replica duplicate parody mockup

Antonyms of mimicry

originality authenticity genuineness

Rhymes with mimicry

mimicry similarity difficulty facility