imitation

im-i-ta-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Noun) The action of copying someone or something.

  2. 2.

    (Noun) A thing that is made to look like something else; a copy or replica.

  3. 3.

    (Adjective) Made to look like something genuine; artificial or synthetic.

Forms

plural: imitations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    imitation is the sincerest form of flattery — copying someone is a compliment
  • •
    pale imitation — a poor or inferior copy of something

Related words

Antonyms: authentic, original
See also: copy, imitate, replica
Synonyms: copy, replica, reproduction

Etymology

From Latin imitatio ("a copying, imitation"), from imitari ("to copy"). Entered English in the 14th century through Old French.