mimic

[US]/'mɪmɪk/
[UK]/'mɪmɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. imitate or copy
n. a clown; an imitation
adj. imitative, simulated

Phrases & Collocations

mimic warfare

Example Sentences

an insect that mimics a twig.

the mimic coloring of zebras

they were waging mimic war.

He used to mimic speech peculiarities of another.

MELP vocoders base on LPC vocoders. Furthermore they add some new features to mimic the natural speech.

D.Occlusive devices, such as pessaries, can mimic the effects of a retropubic urethropexy.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds.

The Rochester team used a synthetic molecule – called an antisense morpholino oligonucleotide – that mimics a segment of the genetic code.

a building that evokes the neoclassic style of architecture without copying it. Tomimic is to make a close imitation, as of another's actions, speech, or mannerisms, often with an intent to ridicule:

Doors and windows of Cedro wood, marine plywood panels and cedar bifold shutters are all stained for uniformity and mimic the color of the brick on the original building (dating back to 1926).

Methods: Diester,diimide and dipeptide mimic compounds were synthesized by conjugated the amino groups and acid groups with diols or diacids links.

Real-world Examples

This is a little robot that mimics the honeybee behavior.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2015 Collection

Based on their findings, the researchers built a metal mimic.

Source: Science 60 Seconds Listening Compilation April 2014

It makes sense, then, that artificial anabolic steroids mimic testosteroneproduced in the body.

Source: Time difference of N hours

The finger play intrigued Helen and she proved to be an excellent mimic.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

Solar panels are basically an engineer's best attempt to mimic a plant.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

I find real life people on YouTube, then I just kind of mimic them.

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

Now, the next thing you want to do is to subtly mimic your date.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

It's called nepetalactone, and it has the unique ability to mimic a cat pheromone.

Source: One Hundred Thousand Whys

They mimic our emotions through our voice and body language.

Source: Animal World

" Me? " He was mimicking my modesty.

Source: Call Me by Your Name

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