Imitation

/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of copying or mimicking someone or something.

Her imitation of the teacher's voice had everyone laughing.

An instance of copying, often used to refer to a product designed to resemble another.

The market is flooded with imitations of the popular smartphone.

A form of artistic representation that seeks to replicate another work.

The painting is an imitation of the famous work by Van Gogh.

verb

To mimic or copy the behavior or characteristics of someone or something.

Children often imitate their parents' actions without even realizing it.

To reproduce a work that is similar to another work.

The artist was inspired to imitate the style of the old masters in her paintings.

Late Latin 'imitatio', from 'imitari' which means 'to copy'.

imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

To copy someone is a way of showing admiration.

imitation game

A playful competition or activity that involves mimicking or copying.

imitation leather

A synthetic material designed to resemble real leather.

imitate

To copy someone's actions or behavior.

mimic

To imitate someone or something, especially in a humorous way.

duplication

The action of copying something.

Fake or knockoff version of something

That watch is a total imitation; it’s just a fake.

Someone who copies another's style or behavior excessively

He's such an imitation; he just does whatever his friends do.