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- Dictionaryimitation/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of using someone or something as a model: "a child learns to speak by imitation" Similar
- 2. a thing intended to simulate or copy something else: "an imitation sub-machine gun" Similar
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Learn the meaning of imitation as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how to use imitation in sentences and phrases from the Cambridge English Corpus.
If someone does an imitation of another person, they copy the way they speak or behave, sometimes in order to be funny. He gave his imitation of Queen Elizabeth's royal wave. [ + of ]
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.
The meaning of IMITATION is an act or instance of imitating. How to use imitation in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of imitation as a noun, with synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use imitation to describe a copy, an act of copying or a way of talking and behaving.
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.
Learn the meaning of imitation as a noun and a modifier, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, collocations, and translations of imitation in English and other languages.
