Imitation: meaning, definitions and examples

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imitation

 

[ ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.