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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the outward appearance or apparent form of something.

a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

to catch sight of; to discover or discern.

full of danger or risk; perilous.

intended to placate or pacify; conciliatory.

constant or close attention to what one is doing; diligence.