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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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IMITATION definition: 1. made to look like something else: 2. an occasion when someone or something imitates another…. Learn more.
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.
noun. /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃn/ [countable] a copy of something, especially something expensive. a poor/cheap imitation of the real thing. This latest production is a pale imitation of the original (= it is not nearly as good). imitation leather/pearls.
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.
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.
