acromimia
|ac-ro-mim-ia|
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/ˌækroʊˈmɪmiə/
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/ˌæk.rəʊˈmɪm.i.ə/
excessive mimicry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acromimia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'extreme' and 'mimos' meaning 'mimic'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'mimos' combined in Greek to form 'akromimos', which eventually became the modern English word 'acromimia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'extreme mimicry', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by excessive mimicry or imitation of gestures.
The patient was diagnosed with acromimia, often imitating the gestures of those around him.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 01:36