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imitationthe action of using someone or something as a model

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of using someone or something as a model

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 모방, 흉내

Korean pronunciation: 이-미-테이-션 (강세: 테이)

Example Sentences

  • My brother's imitation of our teacher was so funny that everyone burst into laughter.
  • She bought an imitation Rolex for $20, but it stopped working after a week.
  • The art student learned painting through imitation of famous masters.

imitation

NOUN

//ˌɪməˈteɪʃən//

the action of using someone or something as a model

imitation concept
💡 Concept

Child copying sister's dance moves

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imitation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Learning creation through imitation at the station!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootimitat-
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'imitatio', derived from 'imitari' meaning 'to copy or mimic'. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.

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🎵Rhyme

stationnationcreationeducation
station
nation
creation
education

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My brother's imitation of our teacher was so funny that everyone burst into laughter.

😄 Fun example

She bought an imitation Rolex for $20, but it stopped working after a week.

The art student learned painting through imitation of famous masters.

😄 Fun example

His imitation crab meat fooled no one at the fancy restaurant.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

copyreplicareproductionduplicatefake

Antonyms

originalauthenticgenuine

Related

imitatemimiccounterfeitsimulation