- mimetic (adj.)
[mimetic 词源字典]
- 1630s, "having an aptitude for mimicry," from Greek mimetikos "imitative, good at imitating," from mimetos, verbal adjective of mimeisthai "to imitate." Originally of persons, attested of animals or plants from 1851. Related: Mimetical (1610s); mimetically.[mimetic etymology, mimetic origin, 英语词源]