imitation

nounattested in dialogue

//ɪmɪˈteɪ̯ʃən//
/[ɪmɪˈtʰeɪ̯ʃən]/

The act of imitating.

noun

1
The act of imitating.
a pale imitation
a realistic imitation
in imitation of
2
A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.
imitation leather

Etymology

From Middle English imitacioun, from Middle French imitacion, from Old French imitacion, from Latin imitatio.

Forms

plural: imitations

imbecile · A fool, an idiot.imitate · To follow as a model or a pattern; to make a copy,…imitating · An instance of imitation.

imitation · The act of imitating.

immaculate · Having no blemish or stain; absolutely clean and tidy.immature · Not fully formed or developed; not grown.immediate · Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

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