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/i.mi.taˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Reproduction of the characteristics of someone or something.
The imitation of his voice is astonishing.
La imitación de su voz es sorprendente.
Action that consists of copying the behavior of another.
His imitation of the teacher's gestures is very funny.
Su imitación de los gestos del profesor es muy divertida.
In art, the practice of reproducing the work of another artist.
Imitating the great masters is essential to learning to paint.
La imitación de los grandes maestros es fundamental para aprender a pintar.
Etymology
From Latin 'imitatio', meaning 'copy, reproduction'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
imitation of the human being
Reference to the ability to replicate human behaviors.
imitación del ser humano
to make an imitation
Act of copying the behavior or style of another person.
hacer una imitación
to imitate someone
To copy another person in their way of acting or speaking.
imitar a alguien
Related Words
imitate
Act of reproducing the actions or characteristics of someone or something.
imitar
imitator
A person who imitates or has the ability to do so.
imitador
imitative
That imitates.
imitativo
Slang Meanings
Burlesque or exaggerated copy of another person.
That imitation is so exaggerated it’s hilarious.
Esa imitación es tan exagerada que da risa.
A version of something that is not original.
That accessory is just a imitation.
Ese accesorio es solo una imitación.