mimic

/ˈmɪmɪk/
noun
  1. A person or thing that imitates or copies someone or something.
    • The bird is a natural mimic, repeating sounds it hears.
    • He is a talented mimic who can impersonate any celebrity.
    • The robot is a mimic of human movements.
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verb
  1. To copy or imitate someone's voice, movements, or behavior, often for humor or learning.
    • The comedian can mimic famous politicians perfectly.
    • The parrot learned to mimic the sound of a ringing phone.
    • Children often mimic the gestures and speech of their parents.
  2. To resemble or simulate something closely in appearance or function.
    • The plastic plant mimics the look of a real fern.
    • Some insects mimic the color of leaves to hide from predators.
    • The software mimics the behavior of a real piano.
adjective
  1. Imitative or pretending to be something else; not real.
    • The mimic battle was just a training exercise.
    • The mimic laughter in the play sounded forced.
    • She wore a mimic diamond necklace that looked real.
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