mimicry

Definition of mimicry

Nouns

the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
Synonyms:
apery
Types:
mockery, parody, takeoff
humorous or satirical mimicry
Type of:
impersonation, personation
imitating the mannerisms of another person
the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
Type of:
imitation
copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else

Vocabulary Lists for mimicry

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" Chapters 1-6 »(194 words)
Vocabulary study list for William Golding's "Lord of...
  • scavenge
  • immure
  • gesticulate
  • efflorescence
  • uncommunicative

GRE Barron's part 4 »(498 words)
  • hubris
  • hue and cry
  • hull
  • humanitarian
  • humble

vocab1 »(439 words)
  • devour
  • down
  • relish
  • outrage
  • sight

GMAT wordlist »(433 words)
  • earthy
  • ebullience
  • eccentric
  • ecclesiastic
  • eclectic

Words that contain mimicry

stone mimicry plant