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phenomime

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A word or phrase that mimics a certain physical form or motion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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History

Etymology

From pheno- + mime.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 擬態詞 /拟态词 (nǐtàicí) — word that mimics physical form or motion
  • Japanese: 擬態語 (gitaigo) — word that mimics physical form or motion
  • Korean: 의태어 (uitaeeo) — word that mimics physical form or motion