/mɪˈmisɪs, maɪ-/

noun

The imitation of another’s gestures, pronunciation, or utterance.

Later on in her life, Olivia became less interested in mimesis and began to experiment with other styles of sexual expression.


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Modern Language Association (MLA Style)

“Mimesis.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/mimesis. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

The Effin’ Word, s.v. “mimesis”, accessed December 21, 2024, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/mimesis.

The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Mimesis. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/mimesis


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