Mirror vs. Mimic — What's the Difference?

A mirror is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera.

To copy or imitate closely, especially in speech, expression, and gesture

A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image

To copy or imitate so as to ridicule; mock

(of a surface) show a reflection of

To reproduce or simulate

A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it. Also called looking glass.

To resemble by biological mimicry

Something that faithfully reflects or gives a true picture of something else.

To have a similar structure, action, or effect as

Something worthy of imitation.

To produce symptoms like those of (a disease).

To reflect in or as if in a mirror

To produce (symptoms) like those produced by a different disease.

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it.

One who copies or mimics others, as for amusement.

(figuratively) An object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.

One who practices the art of mime.

A disk, website or other resource that contains replicated data.

An organism that resembles another by mimicry.

A mirror carp.

A chemical having a structure, action, or effect like that of another.

(historical) A kind of political self-help book, advising kings, princes, etc. on how to behave.

A disease or disorder producing symptoms like those of another.

(transitive) Of an event, activity, behaviour, etc, to be identical to; to be a copy of.

Relating to or characteristic of a mimic or mimicry.

To create something identical to (a web site, etc.).

Make-believe; mock

(transitive) To reflect, as in a mirror.

To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light.

(biology) To take on the appearance of another, for protection or camouflage.

That which gives a true representation, or in which a true image may be seen; hence, a pattern; an exemplar.

A person who practices mimicry; especially:

See Speculum.

A mime.

To reflect, as in a mirror.

A comic who does impressions.

To copy or duplicate; to mimic or imitate; as, the files at Project Gutenberg were mirrored on several other ftp sites around the world.

An entity that mimics another entity, such as a disease that resembles another disease in its signs and symptoms; see the great imitator.

To have a close resemblance to; as, his opinions often mirrored those of his wife.

An imitation.

Polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

Pertaining to mimicry; imitative.

A faithful depiction or reflection;

Mock, pretended.

Reflect as if in a mirror;

(mineralogy) Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.

Reflect or resemble;

Imitative; mimetic.

Consisting of, or formed by, imitation; imitated; as, mimic gestures.

Imitative; characterized by resemblance to other forms; - applied to crystals which by twinning resemble simple forms of a higher grade of symmetry.

One who imitates or mimics, especially one who does so for sport; a copyist; a buffoon.

To imitate or ape for sport; to ridicule by imitation.

To assume a resemblance to (some other organism of a totally different nature, or some surrounding object), as a means of protection or advantage.

Someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

Imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), especially for satirical effect;

Constituting an imitation;