Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Intermediate Dictionary
     
Lookup History
imitation

im·i·ta·tion

imitation

 
pronunciation:
I m teI shn
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of imitating or copying.
Grandfather does a great imitation of an opera singer.
synonyms:
copy, reproduction, resemblance
similar words:
facsimile, mirror
definition 2: a copy of something else; likeness.
She bought an imitation of one of Picasso's paintings.
synonyms:
copy
antonyms:
original
similar words:
facsimile, image, mirror, reproduction
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: meant to look like something better.
The old woman's coat was made of imitation fur.
synonyms:
fake, false
antonyms:
genuine, real
similar words:
artificial, counterfeit, mock, synthetic
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature