non-mimetic

non--mi·met·ic

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mi-met-ik, mahy-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, maɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te mi-met-ik, mahy-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ mɪˈmɛt ɪk, maɪ-/

Definitions of non-mimetic word

adjective non-mimetic characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures. 1
adjective non-mimetic mimic or make-believe. 1

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Greek mīmētikós imitative, equivalent to mīmē- (see mimesis) + -tikos -tic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.