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- Dictionaryimitation/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of using someone or something as a model: "a child learns to speak by imitation" Similar
- 2. a thing intended to simulate or copy something else: "an imitation sub-machine gun" Similar
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The meaning of IMITATION is an act or instance of imitating. How to use imitation in a sentence.
IMITATION definition: 1. made to look like something else: 2. an occasion when someone or something imitates another…. Learn more.
noun. the act, practice, or art of imitating; mimicry. an instance or product of imitating, such as a copy of the manner of a person; impression. a copy or reproduction of a genuine article; counterfeit. ( as modifier ) imitation jewellery.
1. countable noun. An imitation of something is a copy of it. ...the most accurate imitation of Chinese architecture in Europe. [ + of] Synonyms: replica, fake, reproduction, sham More Synonyms of imitation. 2. uncountable noun. Imitation means copying someone else's actions. They discussed important issues in imitation of their elders. [ + of]
Imitation means copying the words, facial expressions, or actions of another person. Sometimes imitation is flattering, but often it's just annoying — like when your little brother does it to drive you crazy. Use the adjective imitation to describe an object that pretends to be something else.
1. The act or an instance of imitating: gave us his imitation of a famous actor. 2. Something derived or copied from an original, often in an inferior way: an undrinkable imitation of real lemonade. 3. Music. a. Repetition of a phrase or melody often with variations in key, rhythm, and voice. b.
noun. /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/ [countable] a copy of something, especially something expensive. a poor/cheap imitation of the real thing. This latest production is a pale imitation of the original (= it is not nearly as good). imitation leather/pearls. Synonyms artificial. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
