Relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting imitation or mimicry. The artist's mimetic style was so precise that his paintings were often mistaken for photographs.
Pertaining to the representation or imitation of the real world in art and literature. The novel's mimetic approach allowed readers to vividly imagine the historical events it depicted.
In biology, medicine, or pharmacology: imitating or enhancing the physiological effect of another substance, especially a hormone or neurotransmitter. Insulin-mimetic drugs can lower blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.