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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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name
Acronym of Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (“an Internet standard that extends the formatting and content capabilities of email”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
A form of acting without words; pantomime.
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noun
A pantomime actor.
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noun
A classical theatrical entertainment in the form of farce.
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noun
A performer of such a farce.
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noun
A person who mimics others in a comical manner.
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noun
Any of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Chilasa or Papilio, that mimic other species in appearance.
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noun
A unit of imitation in the theory of symbiosism.
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verb
To mimic.
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verb
To act without words.
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Usage: intransitive
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verb
To represent an action or object through gesture, without the use of sound.
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noun
a performance using gestures and body movements without words
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pantomime, dumb show
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Broader terms: acting, playing, playacting, performing
Narrower terms: panto
noun
an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mimer, mummer, pantomimer, pantomimist
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Broader terms: actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player
Narrower terms: Marceau, Marcel Marceau
verb
act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: pantomime
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Broader terms: act, play, roleplay, playact
verb
imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: mimic
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Broader terms: imitate, copy, simulate
History
Possibly from Middle English *mime, from Old English mīma (“a buffoon, jester, mime”), from Latin mimus, from Ancient Greek μῖμος (mîmos, “imitator, actor”), but more likely re-borrowed in modern times from French mime (“mimic actor”), from the same source.
Across languages
49 source translations are retained for this English entry.
