Imitation: meaning, definitions and examples
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imitation
[ ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən ]
art
The action of using someone or something as a model; copying the behavior or appearance of someone or something.
Synonyms
copy, mimicry, replica, simulation
Examples of usage
- Her paintings were not original, but mere imitations of Picasso's work.
- The designer was accused of creating cheap imitations of luxury brands.
product
A thing intended to simulate or copy something else.
Synonyms
copy, fake, knock off, replica
Examples of usage
- The market is flooded with cheap imitations of popular smartphones.
- The watch he bought turned out to be an imitation of a famous brand.
behavior
The action of pretending to be someone or something else, typically in order to deceive or entertain.
Synonyms
impersonation, mimicry, mockery, pretense
Examples of usage
- His imitation of famous actors always amused the audience.
- The comedian's imitation of the president was spot-on.
Translations
Translations of the word "imitation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imitação
🇮🇳 अनुकरण
🇩🇪 Nachahmung
🇮🇩 imitasi
🇺🇦 імітація
🇵🇱 imitacja
🇯🇵 模倣 (もほう)
🇫🇷 imitation
🇪🇸 imitación
🇹🇷 taklit
🇰🇷 모방 (모방)
🇸🇦 تقليد
🇨🇿 imitace
🇸🇰 napodobňovanie
🇨🇳 模仿 (mófǎng)
🇸🇮 posnemanje
🇮🇸 eftirlíking
🇰🇿 еліктеу
🇬🇪 მიბაძვა
🇦🇿 təqlid
🇲🇽 imitación
Word origin
The word 'imitation' originated from the Latin word 'imitatio', which means 'a copying, imitation'. The concept of imitation has been a part of human behavior and art for centuries. In art, imitation refers to the act of replicating or mimicking a subject or style. Throughout history, imitation has been both praised for its ability to learn and replicate, and criticized for lacking originality. In philosophy, imitation has been a topic of discussion in aesthetics and ethics, exploring the nature of imitation and its role in creativity and morality.