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- DictionaryIm·i·ta·tion/ˌiməˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action of using someone or something as a model: "a child learns to speak by imitation"
- 2. a thing intended to simulate or copy something else: "an imitation diamond"
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.
IMITATION definition: 1. made to look like something else: 2. an occasion when someone or something imitates another…. Learn more.
a copy of something that is made to look like the real thing: It wasn't a genuine Gucci handbag, just a cheap imitation. imitation leather / fur. imitation noun (BEHAVIOUR) a copy of another person's way of speaking or behaving: He does a very good imitation of the Prime Minister. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
2 days ago · 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. noun. /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/. /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.
Imitation definition, a result or product of imitating. See more.
Imitation (from Latin imitatio, "a copying, imitation" [1]) is a behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's behavior. Imitation is also a form of that leads to the "development of traditions, and ultimately our culture.
