mimicry
(noun)
noun
1. the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
Similar word(s): apery
Definition categories: act, impersonation, personation
2. the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects; provides concealment and protection from predators
Definition categories: act, imitation
Sentences with mimicry as a noun:
- They say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery, but I still think I'm being mocked when he acts just like me.
- When animal mimicry goes really wrong they don't just look like something that a predator would ignore, they look like lunch.