Mimetically: meaning, definitions and examples
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mimetically
[ ˌmɪməˈtɪkli ]
in literature
In a manner that imitates or resembles something; in a mimetic way. The term is often used in the context of literary criticism or analysis.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She described the scene mimetically, capturing every detail with precision.
- The author's writing style is mimetically inspired by the works of Hemingway.
Translations
Translations of the word "mimetically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mimeticamente
🇮🇳 अनुकरणात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 mimetisch
🇮🇩 secara meniru
🇺🇦 міметично
🇵🇱 mimetycznie
🇯🇵 模倣的に
🇫🇷 mimétiquement
🇪🇸 miméticamente
🇹🇷 taklit ederek
🇰🇷 모방적으로
🇸🇦 بصورة محاكية
🇨🇿 mimeticky
🇸🇰 mimeticky
🇨🇳 模仿地
🇸🇮 mimetično
🇮🇸 eftirlíkingarlega
🇰🇿 еліктеп
🇬🇪 მიმეტურად
🇦🇿 mimetik olaraq
🇲🇽 miméticamente
Etymology
The word 'mimetically' is derived from the adjective 'mimetic', which comes from the Greek word 'mimētikos', meaning 'imitative'. The concept of mimesis, or imitation, has been a significant element in literature and art for centuries, with artists and writers often seeking to imitate or mimic aspects of reality in their work. The adverb 'mimetically' is a relatively modern term, reflecting the ongoing interest in the concept of mimesis in contemporary literary and cultural studies.