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   imitation

   /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of using someone or something as a model: "a child learns to speak by imitation" Similar emulationcopyingfollowingechoingparroting
   • ▪ an act of imitating a person's speech or mannerisms, especially for comic effect: "he attempted an atrocious imitation of my English accent" Similar impersonationimpressionparodymockerycaricatureburlesquetravestylampoonpastichemimicrymimickingimitatingapingmockinginformal:send-uptake-offspoof
   • ▪ the repetition of a phrase or melody in another part or voice, usually at a different pitch.
   • 2. a thing intended to simulate or copy something else: "an imitation sub-machine gun" Similar copysimulationreproductionreplicacounterfeitforgeryfake

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin imitatio(n-), from the verb imitari (see imitate).

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   The meaning of IMITATION is an act or instance of imitating. How to use imitation in a sentence.

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIMITATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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]

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › imitationimitation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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?