mimicry

CEFRC1

/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kɹi/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of copying another person's voice, actions, or behavior.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An act or ability to simulate or effect the appearance, characteristics, or behavior of someone or something else.

Examples

  • How do I know your ability to speak isn't just an advanced form of mimicry?

  • One of the key components of empathy is what scientists call facial mimicry.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmɪm.ɪ.kɹɪ/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • They say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery, but I still think I'm being mocked when he acts just like me.

  • When animal mimicry goes really wrong they don't just look like something that a predator would ignore, they look like lunch.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The insect's excellent blank of a leaf helps it hide from predators.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From mimic + -ry.