noun
imitation
ih-mih-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of copying someone or something.
"Flattery through imitation is common among young performers."
2
A copy or fake version of something genuine.
"The necklace was just an imitation, not real gold."
"They sell imitation designer bags at the market."
How to Use Imitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA copy of something, or the act of copying it.
Common pairings
imitation leather
imitation jewelry
pale imitation
Word Forms
imitations plural
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Etymology
From Old French imitacion, from Latin imitatio, built on the verb imitari, "to copy."