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   im·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" 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:senduptakeoffspoof
   • ▪ 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 diamond" 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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   IMITATION definition: 1. made to look like something else: 2. an occasion when someone or something imitates another…. Learn more.

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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.

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   IMITATION meaning: 1. made to look like something else: 2. an occasion when someone or something imitates another…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   Imitation things are not genuine but are made to look as if they are. ...a complete set of books bound in imitation leather. American English : imitation / ɪmɪˈteɪʃən /

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   1. The act or an instance of imitating: gave us his imitation of a famous actor. 2. Something derived or copied from an original, often in an inferior way: an undrinkable imitation of real lemonade. 3. Music. a. Repetition of a phrase or melody often with variations in key, rhythm, and voice. b.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishimitation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of imitation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    IMITATION meaning: 1. a copy of something that is made to look like the real thing: 2. a copy of another person's way…. Learn more.

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    Definitions of 'imitation'. 1. An imitation of something is a copy of it. [...] 2. Imitation means copying someone else's actions. [...] 3. Imitation things are not genuine but are made to look as if they are.