imitation

noun
UK: /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of copying someone or something.

    1. His drawing was a very good imitation of a famous painting.
    2. The comedian's imitation of the president was so accurate, it made everyone laugh; it was such a clever imitation.

  2. Something that is made to look like something else; a copy.

    1. This bag is an imitation, not real leather.
    2. The store sells imitation jewelry that looks real, but it costs much less because the materials aren't authentic.

Synonyms

copy replica reproduction mockery parody forgery
imitation transitive-verb

  1. To copy the way someone or something behaves or looks.

    1. The child likes to imitation his father.
    2. Many young artists imitation famous painters to learn new techniques and develop their skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "imitation" in English means: The act of copying someone or something., Something that is made to look like something else; a copy..

The phonetic transcription of "imitation" is /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imitation": copy, replica, reproduction, mockery, parody, forgery.

Example usage of "imitation": "His drawing was a very good imitation of a famous painting.". More examples on the page.