Imitatively: meaning, definitions and examples
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imitatively
[ ɪˈmɪtətɪvli ]
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.
used in a sentence
Characteristic of or relating to imitation; done in imitation.
Synonyms
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.