imitation (Meaning)
imitation (n)
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
something copied or derived from an original
copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
imitation (s)
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
imitation (n.)
The act of imitating.
That which is made or produced as a copy; that which is made to resemble something else, whether for laudable or for fraudulent purposes; likeness; resemblance.
One of the principal means of securing unity and consistency in polyphonic composition; the repetition of essentially the same melodic theme, phrase, or motive, on different degrees of pitch, by one or more of the other parts of voises. Cf. Canon.
The act of condition of imitating another species of animal, or a plant, or unanimate object. See Imitate, v. t., 3.
Synonyms & Antonyms of imitation
Synonyms:
- reduplication
- carbon copy
- version
- duplicate
- dummy
- clone
- dupe
- facsimile
- mock
- duplication
- replication
- carbon
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- spare
- approximation
- knockoff
- mock-up
- rubber stamp
- miniature
- sham
- likeness
- reconstruction
- image
- phoney
- counterfeit
- fake
- rip-off
- phony
- simulation
- impression
- forgery
- reincarnation
- re-creation
- semblance
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
imitation Sentence Examples
- The performer's imitation of the original singer was so accurate, it was almost indistinguishable.
- The child's imitation of her parents' behavior was both endearing and amusing.
- The artist's imitation of the famous painting captured the essence of the original while adding a unique perspective.
- The company's product was a blatant imitation of a competitor's best-seller.
- The politician's imitation of his opponent's mannerisms was designed to elicit both laughter and criticism.
- The student's imitation of the professor's writing style was a clear attempt to avoid original thought.
- The film critic accused the director of imitation, claiming that the movie was a mere copy of a classic.
- The writer's imitation of Shakespeare's language gave the novel an archaic charm.
- The musician's imitation of jazz greats served as a tribute to their influence on his own music.
- The artificial intelligence system's imitation of human speech was both impressive and somewhat unsettling.
FAQs About the word imitation
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations, something copied or derived from an original, copying (or trying to
reproduction, replica, copy, reduplication, carbon copy,version, duplicate, dummy, clone, dupe
original,prototype, original, prototype, archetype,archetype,
The performer's imitation of the original singer was so accurate, it was almost indistinguishable.
The child's imitation of her parents' behavior was both endearing and amusing.
The artist's imitation of the famous painting captured the essence of the original while adding a unique perspective.
The company's product was a blatant imitation of a competitor's best-seller.
