Finesentence logo

Mimesis: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŽญ
Add to dictionary

mimesis

 

[ mษชหˆmiหsษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The imitation or representation of aspects of the sensible world, especially human actions, in literature and art.

Synonyms

depiction, imitation, representation

Examples of usage

  • Mimesis was a key concept in ancient Greek art and literature.
  • His novel employed mimesis to depict the struggles of everyday life.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

The imitation of the natural processes or systems.

Synonyms

imitation, replication, simulation

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher discussed the concept of mimesis in relation to nature.
  • This theory of mimesis explores how art imitates the natural world.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

The unconscious imitation of gestures and expressions of others.

Synonyms

copying, emulation, imitation

Examples of usage

  • His mimesis of his favorite actor's mannerisms was uncanny.
  • The child's mimesis of her mother's behavior was observed by psychologists.

Translations

Translations of the word "mimesis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mimese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค•เคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mimesis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mimesis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะผะตะทะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mimesis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒกใƒผใ‚ทใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mimรฉsis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mimesis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mimesis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋ฉ”์‹œ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููŠู…ููŠุณูุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mimรฉsis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mimรฉza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹Ÿ่ฑก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mimesis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mimesis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะผะตัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mimesis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mimesis

Etymology

The term 'mimesis' originated in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the work of Plato and Aristotle. It has been a fundamental concept in aesthetics, literature, and art for centuries, exploring the relationship between representation and reality. The idea of mimesis has evolved over time, influencing various fields such as psychology, sociology, and cultural studies.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,075, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.