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im·i·ta·tion
 imitation
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- pronunciation:
- I
m
teI
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or an instance of imitating.
- synonyms:
- copy, emulation, mimic, reproduction, resemblance, simulation
- similar words:
- facsimile, mirror, simulacrum
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| definition 2: |
a copy of an original.
- synonyms:
- copy, replication, simulation
- antonyms:
- original
- similar words:
- facsimile, image, mirror, mock, replica, reproduction, simulacrum
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| definition 3: |
a literary work whose form or manner is copied from another work or author.
- synonyms:
- plagiarism
- similar words:
- appropriation, copy, forgery, fraud, imposture, piracy
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| related words: |
caricature, counterfeit, echo, image, miniature, phony |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
meant to resemble something natural or original.
imitation fur- synonyms:
- fake, false, sham, simulated
- antonyms:
- genuine, real
- similar words:
- artificial, counterfeit, derivative, fraudulent, mock, shoddy, synthetic
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| related words: |
fake, false, mimic, phony, sham, toy |
| contrasting words: |
natural |
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