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Mimetic: meaning, definitions and examples

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mimetic

 

[ mɪˈmɛtɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in linguistics

Relating to or denoting any kind of imitation or representation of something else, especially through the use of words or sounds.

Synonyms

imitative, representational

Examples of usage

  • It is a mimetic language, where the sounds of the words imitate the sounds they represent.
  • Poetry often uses mimetic techniques to create vivid images in the reader's mind.
Context #2 | Noun

in art

An artistic technique that imitates the appearance of objects or scenes found in nature.

Synonyms

imitation, representation

Examples of usage

  • The painting used a mimetic style to recreate the landscape in great detail.
  • Her sculptures are known for their mimetic accuracy in capturing the human form.

Translations

Translations of the word "mimetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mimético

🇮🇳 अनुकरणात्मक

🇩🇪 mimetisch

🇮🇩 mimetik

🇺🇦 міметичний

🇵🇱 mimetyczny

🇯🇵 擬態的 (ぎたいてき)

🇫🇷 mimétique

🇪🇸 mimético

🇹🇷 mimetik

🇰🇷 모방의

🇸🇦 محاكاة

🇨🇿 mimetický

🇸🇰 mimetický

🇨🇳 拟态的 (nǐtài de)

🇸🇮 mimetičen

🇮🇸 líkisandi

🇰🇿 миметикалық

🇬🇪 მიმეტური

🇦🇿 mimetik

🇲🇽 mimético

Etymology

The word 'mimetic' originated from the Greek word 'mimētikos', meaning 'imitative'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe anything that imitates or represents something else. The concept of mimesis, or imitation, has been a key element in art, literature, and linguistics for centuries, with 'mimetic' being a fundamental term in discussing these forms of representation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,129, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.