mimesis

• Nom désignant la représentation ou l'imitation du monde réel dans l'art, la littérature ou le comportement ; utilisé aussi en médecine pour des symptômes imitant une autre maladie, et en rhétorique pour la répétition des paroles d'autrui.

A noun referring to the representation or imitation of the real world in art, literature, or behavior; also used in medicine for symptoms mimicking another disease, and in rhetoric for the repetition of another's words.

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1. Imitation in art and literatureC1formalart

   The artistic or literary representation or imitation of nature, real life, and human behaviour.

   Imitation en art et en littérature

   • The play uses mimesis to mirror the struggles of everyday life.
   • Ancient Greek philosophers debated the value of mimesis in poetry.
   • The novel’s strength lies in its detailed mimesis of Victorian society.
   • Modern art often rejects direct mimesis in favor of abstract expression.

   Synonymescopyingimitationmimicryreflectionrepresentationreproductionsimulation

   Antonymescreationinventionoriginality

2. Disease mimicryC2formalmedical

   A medical condition in which one disease displays symptoms that closely resemble those of another disease.

   Mimétisme pathologique

   • The rash showed mimesis of a viral infection, but it was actually an allergic reaction.
   • In rare cases, lupus exhibits mimesis with rheumatoid arthritis.
   • Doctors must be aware of mimesis to avoid incorrect diagnoses.
   • The patient’s symptoms were a classic case of neurological mimesis.

   Synonymesmimicry

3. Speech representationC2formaltechnical

   A rhetorical device in which a speaker reproduces or quotes another person’s words directly within a speech.

   Mimèsis (représentation de parole)

   • His speech included a powerful mimesis of the president’s famous address.
   • The orator used mimesis to bring the witness’s testimony to life.
   • Mimesis in political speeches can strengthen emotional impact.
   • Cicero’s rhetorical works frequently employ mimesis of opposing viewpoints.

   Synonymesprosopopoeia