Imitatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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imitatively

 

[ ɪˈmɪtətɪvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a manner that mimics or imitates something; in an imitative way.

Synonyms

echoingly, mimetically, mimically

Examples of usage

  • He imitatively repeated her words in a mocking tone.
  • The child imitatively copied the dance moves of the pop star.
Context #2 | Adjective

used in a sentence

Characteristic of or relating to imitation; done in imitation.

Synonyms

echoic, mimetic, reproducing

Examples of usage

  • The imitatively painted artwork closely resembled the original masterpiece.
  • She was known for her imitatively accurate impressions of famous celebrities.

Translations

Translations of the word "imitatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imitativamente

🇮🇳 अनुकरणात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 nachahmend

🇮🇩 dengan meniru

🇺🇦 імітаційно

🇵🇱 imitacyjnie

🇯🇵 模倣的に (もほうてきに)

🇫🇷 par imitation

🇪🇸 imitativamente

🇹🇷 taklit ederek

🇰🇷 모방하여 (모방적으로)

🇸🇦 بتقليد

🇨🇿 napodobivě

🇸🇰 imitatívne

🇨🇳 模仿地 (mófǎng de)

🇸🇮 posnemajoče

🇮🇸 eftirhermulega

🇰🇿 еліктеп

🇬🇪 იმიტაციურად

🇦🇿 imitasiya edərək

🇲🇽 imitativamente

Word origin

The word 'imitatively' is formed from the root word 'imitate' which derives from the Latin word 'imitari', meaning 'to copy, to imitate'. The suffix '-ively' is added to form the adverbial form of the word. The concept of imitation has a long history in human behavior and learning, dating back to early civilizations where imitation was a key method of learning and survival.

See also: imitated, imitating, imitative.