imitation
nounDivide imitation into syllables:
im · i · ta · tion
How to pronounce imitation:
Definition of imitation:
- imitation (noun):
- an act or instance of imitating
- a copy of an original or genuine article
- the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations.
Synonyms for imitation:
carbon
carbon copy
caricature
clone
copy
counterfeit
counterfeiting
doctrine
dummy
dupe
duplicate
duplication
facsimile
fake
forgery
impersonation
ism
likeness
mimesis
mock
philosophical system
reduplication
replica
replication
reproduction
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Antonyms for imitation:
archetype
being
decrease
destruction
difference
dissimilarity
enemy
entity
exemplar
flattery
genuine
genuine article
honesty
master
model
openness
opposite
original
origination
pattern
praise
prototype
reality
respect
reverse
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- syllabify
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- overvalue
- benefactor
- temperament
- threateningly
- annoyingly
- reawakening
- resolutely
- elucubrate
- sanguinity
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