imitation

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ɪmɪˈteɪʃn̩/ (US)

Definition of imitation

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of imitating.
    “a pale imitation”
    “a realistic imitation”
    “in imitation of”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of imitating.
    “a pale imitation”
    “a realistic imitation”
    “in imitation of”
  2. (attributive, countable, uncountable)A copy or simulation; something that is not the real thing.
    “imitation leather”

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Etymology

From Middle English imitacioun, from Middle French imitacion, from Old French imitacion, from Latin imitatio.

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