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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    mimetic mimical mimic copying emulative emulatory representative figurative symbolic metaphorical allegorical analogical correspondent correlative imitatory simulative mock pretended fake artificial synthetic fabricated manufactured constructed forged feigned simulated reproduced duplicated replicated reduplicated parodic parodical caricatural satirical ironical sarcastic sardonic derisive mock apish affected assumed put-on factitious contrived labored strained stagy theatrical melodramatic histrionic

    Meaning of Imitative

    having or showing a strong tendency to copy or imitate

    Definitions

    • Resembling or reproducing something, especially in a way that is unoriginal or lacking in subtlety
    • * Imitating the sound, appearance, or character of something, especially in a way that is intended to be amusing or impressive

    Etymology of Imitative

    The word "imitative" has its roots in the Latin word "imitativus," which is derived from "imitari," meaning "to follow" or "to copy"
    The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is a copy or imitation of something else

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's imitative impression of the politician was hilarious
    • * The artist's use of imitative techniques created a sense of realism in the painting
    • * The child's imitative behavior was a sign of their desire to learn and interact with others

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    original authentic genuine real true actual factual literal serious sincere spontaneous natural organic intuitive creative innovative inventive pioneering groundbreaking unique distinctive characteristic typical normal standard conventional traditional customary usual accustomed habitual

    Related Nouns

    imitation mimicry representation symbol metaphor allegory analogy correspondence correlation simulation reproduction duplication replication parody caricature satire irony sarcasm derision mockery affectation assumption pretension fabrication manufacture construction forgery feigning simulation duplication

    Related Verbs

    imitate mimic copy reproduce duplicate replicate simulate represent symbolize metaphorize allegorize analogize correspond correlate parody caricature satirize ironize sarcasm deride mock affect assume pretend feign simulate duplicate

    Related Adjectives

    imitative mimetic mimical representative symbolic metaphorical allegorical analogical correspondent correlative simulative mock pretended fake artificial synthetic fabricated manufactured constructed forged feigned simulated reproduced duplicated replicated reduplicated parodic parodical caricatural satirical ironical sarcastic sardonic derisive