Mimicry (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of mimicking; imitative behavior.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The comedian's mimicry of the politician's voice and mannerisms had the audience in stitches.
• The bird's mimicry of car alarms and other urban sounds was a remarkable example of its adaptability.
• The actor's mimicry of the historical figure's speech patterns and gestures added depth to the performance.
• The child's mimicry of her mother's tone and inflection was uncanny, and often hilarious.
• The researcher studied the mimicry of certain species of insects that could imitate the appearance and movement of twigs.

Synonyms

• Apery

Hypernyms

• Impersonation

Hyponyms

• Takeoff
• Parody

Meaning ²

The resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.