imitation meaning and definition

IMITATION noun

Definition of imitation (noun)

1. the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
   • antonym: formalism
2. something copied or derived from an original
3. copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
4. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
   • synonyms: caricature, impersonation

IMITATION adjective

Definition of imitation (adjective)

1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
   • "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
   • synonyms: fake, false, faux, simulated