simulate vs mimic
mimic vs simulatesimulate is not a noun while mimic is a noun.
simulate is not an adjective while mimic is an adjective.
simulate and mimic both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| simulate | No | No | Yes | No |
| mimic | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
As verbs,
mimic is a hyponym of
simulate; that is, mimic is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
simulate:
- simulate: reproduce someone's behavior or looks
- mimic: imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
Other hyponyms of simulate include
conform to, follow, mock, take off, mime, model, pattern, follow, take after, emulate.
| simulate (noun) | mimic (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress) |
| simulate (adjective) | mimic (adjective) |
|---|---|
| constituting an imitation |
| simulate (verb) | mimic (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a pretence of | imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect |
| create a representation or simulation of | |
| reproduce someone's behavior or looks |
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