Mimicry

MIM-ik-ree (/ˈmɪmɪkri/)

the action or art of imitating someone or something.

“In many ways, the penguin’s stone-giving courtship ritual feels like mimicry of human romance—though female humans tend to prefer shinier stones.”

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to compose, perform, or produce something such as music or speech without preparation; improvise.

the action of stopping someone from being angry; placation.

forbidden, especially by law or social custom.

harmful or offensive to the senses; disgusting.

relating to or denoting a one-sided relationship, especially one between a celebrity and their audience.

leaving no doubt; unambiguous.