Definition

The act of copying someone or something, often to imitate their behavior or appearance.

Example

The chameleon uses mimicry to blend in with its environment and avoid predators.

Conversation

Have you ever seen how some animals use mimicry to avoid predators?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they blend in with their surroundings!

I read that some butterflies can even look like leaves through mimicry.

That's so cool! Nature has some amazing tricks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mimicry → It is formed from "mimicus" (from Latin, meaning to imitate) and the suffix "-ry" (meaning the quality or state of). The word "mimicry" refers to the quality or state of imitating or resembling something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'imitating' ('mimicus') as the essence of mimicry, which means to take on the qualities of something else.

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