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| apish |
imitative in a slavish or foolish way. [1/2 definitions] |
| -aster |
one that is inferior or merely imitative. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. [1/2 definitions] |
| Latinism |
a word, expression, or construction derived from or imitative of Latin. |
| mimic |
simulated or imitative; mock. [1/8 definitions] |
| Naugahyde |
trademark for a strong vinyl-coated fabric imitative of leather, used for furniture, luggage, and the like. |
| nonimitative |
combined form of imitative. |
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