imitations
|im-i-ta-tions|
B2
/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
(imitation)
copying or mimicking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imitation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'imitatio', where 'imitari' meant 'to copy'.
Historical Evolution
'imitatio' transformed into the Old French word 'imitation', and eventually became the modern English word 'imitation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to copy or mimic', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of imitating someone or something.
The child's imitations of her teacher were spot on.
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Noun 2
a thing intended to simulate or copy something else.
The jewelry was just an imitation of the real thing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41