Synonyms for mimesis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The representation of aspects of the real world, especially human actions, in literature and art.
Forms
- Plural
- mimeses → mimicries, imitations, onomatopoeiae…
Example sentences
- imitation On examination the jewel proved to be an imitation.
- mimicry How do I know your ability to speak isn't just an advanced form of mimicry?
- onomatopoeia Some of the onomatopoeia in Japanese make no sense to me.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mimesis | rising | |
| imitation | steady | |
| mimicry | rising | |
| onomatopoeia | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- mimicry3
- 9 letters
- imitation4
- 12 letters
- onomatopoeia
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mimicry3 = 3 syllables).