mimesis
41Mimesis (mathematics) — In mathematics, mimesis is the quality of a numerical method which imitates some properties of the continuum problem. The goal of numerical analysis is to approximate the continuum, so instead of solving a partial differential equation one aims… …
42mimesis — see mimicry …
43mimesis — noun a) The representation of aspects of the real world, especially human actions, in literature and art. b) mimicry …
44mimesis — (Gk., imitation) A key concept in Plato s troubled relationship with artistic activity. The artist who produces imitations of things seems to be some kind of deceiver; at best concerned only to represent appearances and not reality itself… …
45Mimesis — Mi|me|sis 〈f.; Gen.: , Pl.: me|sen〉 oV ) 1. Nachahmung von Gebärden 2. 〈antike Rhetorik〉 (spottende) Wiederholung der Worte eines andern [Etym.: grch., »Nachahmung«] …
46Mimesis — Mi|me|sis vgl. ↑Mimese …
47mimesis — mɪ mɪËsɪs n. mimicry; imitation; close resemblance (also of animals) …
48mimesis — mi·me·sis …
49mimesis — /məˈmisəs/ (say muh meesuhs) noun 1. Rhetoric imitation or reproduction of the supposed words of another, as in order to represent his or her character. Compare diegesis. 2. (in the arts) the imaginative representation of the actions, motives, or …
50mimesis — n. imitation, especially in literature and art or by animal of its surroundings, etc. ♦ mimetic, a. ♦ mimetism, n. mimicry …
