Pithecism
Meaning of the word
The term “pitecism” refers to the action or habit of imitating or reproducing the gestures, behaviors or vocalizations of a monkey, especially of the genus Pitécia.
Origin of the word
The word “pitecism” originates in the Greek “Pithekos”, which means “monkey”. The suffix “ism “indicates a related action or habit.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pitecism”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pitecism”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms for “pitecism” are: monkey imitation, monkey behavior, monkey gestures.
Word Definitions
- action or habit of imitating or reproducing the gestures, behaviors or vocalizations of a monkey.
- Behavior similar to that of a monkey.
Phrases that the word applies
– He has the pitecism of imitating monkeys in the zoo.
– The child demonstrated pitecism by swinging from branch to branch.
Examples of the word in text
The behavior of the clown in the circus was pure pitecism, imitating the movements and sounds of the monkeys with perfection.
Some comedians use pitecism as a comic resource in their presentations, imitating the gestures and manner of the monkeys.
Rhymes with the word
Some examples of words that rhyme with “pithecism” are: cynicism, altruism, selfishness, magnetism.
Anagrams with the word
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