What is the meaning of mimetic?

adjective

  • Characterized by or of the nature of or using mimesis.
    • usage: "a mimetic dance"; "the mimetic presentation of images"
  • Exhibiting mimicry. "mimetic coloring of a butterfly"; "the mimetic tendency of infancy- R. W. Hamilton
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