mimicry

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An act or ability to simulate or effect the appearance, characteristics, or behavior of someone or something else.

   They say that mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery, but I still think I'm being mocked when he acts just like me.

2. 2
   noun

   the act of mimicking

3. 3
   noun

   the resemblance of an animal species to another species or to natural objects

From mimic + -ry.

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