mimetic

• Qui relève de la mimésis, c'est-à-dire de l'imitation ou de la représentation de la réalité, notamment dans l'art ou la littérature ; qui imite ou reproduit quelque chose.

Relating to or characterized by imitation, mimicry, or the representation of reality in art or literature.

1. Imitative or RepresentationalC1formal

   Relating to or characterized by imitation, especially in art or literature.

   Mimétique (imitatif ou représentatif)

   • The artist's work is highly mimetic, closely resembling real life.
   • Mimetic theory explores how humans imitate behaviors and ideas.
   • The novel uses mimetic dialogue to capture authentic speech patterns.

   Synonymescopyingimitativereflectiverepresentationalrepresentativereproductive

   Antonymesabstractnonrepresentationaloriginal

2. Biological MimicryC2formal

   Exhibiting mimicry, especially in nature where one species imitates another for protection or advantage.

   Mimétisme biologique

   • The butterfly's mimetic coloring helps it avoid predators.
   • Some harmless snakes have a mimetic pattern that resembles venomous species.
   • Mimetic behavior in animals often evolves for survival.

   Synonymesimitativemimic