Webim· i· ta· tion ˌi-mə-ˈtā-shən. 1. : an act or instance of imitating. 2. : something produced as a copy : counterfeit. 3. : a literary work designed to reproduce the style of another author. …

Webim·i·ta·tion 1. The act or an instance of imitating: gave us his imitation of a famous actor. 2. Something derived or copied from an original, often in an inferior way: an undrinkable imitation of real lemonade. 3. Music

WebBritish Dictionary definitions for imitation a copy or reproduction of a genuine article; counterfeit (as modifier) imitation jewellery

Webimitation 1 of 2 noun as in reproduction something that is made to look exactly like something else challenged me to tell the real roses from the silk imitations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance reproduction copy replica version duplicate clone mock facsimile replication duplication dupe reduplication carbon copy carbon dummy counterfeit fake

Webimitation noun uk / ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌɪm.əˈteɪ.ʃ ə n / [ C or U ] an occasion when someone or something imitates another person or thing: Ten-year-olds have started wearing …

Web28/11/2018 · Imitation is also the basis for the smooth functioning of the social order and for the rituals and customs that serve as a “fly wheel” for society, to use an expression which William James applied to habit.As to its limitations, we cannot overlook the fact that it is largely an unthinking process which leads to mechanical learning devoid of …

Webimitation. Imitation means copying the words, facial expressions, or actions of another person. Sometimes imitation is flattering, but often it's just annoying — like when your little brother does it to drive you crazy. Use the adjective imitation to describe an object that pretends to be something else. Imitation paintings can be so real looking that it's hard to …