Imitative: meaning, definitions and examples

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imitative

[ ˈɪmɪˌteɪtɪv ]

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sound

Relating to or characterized by imitation.

Synonyms

copying, emulating, mimicking

Examples of usage

The imitative sounds of birds in the forest were mesmerizing.
Her imitative skills were so impressive that she could mimic anyone's voice effortlessly.

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behavior

A person who copies the behavior or actions of another.

Synonyms

copycat, emulator, follower

Examples of usage

She is an imitative who always follows the latest fashion trends.
Children are often imitatives, learning by observing and mimicking the actions of adults around them.

Translations

Translations of the word "imitative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imitativo

🇮🇳 अनुकरणात्मक

🇩🇪 nachahmend

🇮🇩 meniru

🇺🇦 наслідувальний

🇵🇱 naśladowczy

🇯🇵 模倣的な (もほうてきな)

🇫🇷 imitatif

🇪🇸 imitativo

🇹🇷 taklitçi

🇰🇷 모방의

🇸🇦 تقليدي

🇨🇿 napodobující

🇸🇰 imitatívny

🇨🇳 模仿的

🇸🇮 posnemovalni

🇮🇸 eftirlíkingar

🇰🇿 еліктеуішілік

🇬🇪 იმიტაციური

🇦🇿 təlqinedici

🇲🇽 imitativo

Word origin

The word 'imitative' is derived from the verb 'imitate', which comes from the Latin word 'imitatus', meaning 'copied' or 'reproduced'. The concept of imitation has long been studied in psychology and philosophy, with theorists such as Aristotle and Plato exploring the role of imitation in learning and behavior. In modern usage, 'imitative' is often used to describe something that mimics or replicates the characteristics of another.

See also: imitated, imitating, imitatively.