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noun / adjective

imitation

im-ih-TAY-shuhn/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/

The act or result of copying someone or something.

The fabric rose is an imitation of the living flower beside it.

Fabric rose copying living rose.
Etymology
imitLatinto copy, portray
+ationLatinaction or process

The copying root and action-noun ending first name the act of copying. The meaning then extends from the activity to its result: an artificial likeness or copy.

In context

Tasting History with Max Miller0:52
Krusty Brand Imitation Gruel, nine out of ten orphans can't tell the difference.
What is Gruel?

More examples

  • He gave an amusing imitation of the actor.
  • The bag uses imitation leather.
  • Several imitations copied the original design.

Forms

imitation · imitations

Similar words

copy
Copy is broader than mimicry or a substitute.
replica
Replica suggests a close reproduction of an object.