imitation

Meanings

• verb

  The act of imitating or copying something.

  - "She made an imitation of her teacher's accent."
  - "He created an imitation of the famous painting."

• noun

  A representation or portrayal of something, often used for entertainment or artistic expression.

  - "The circus featured a series of impressive imitations."
  - "His imitation of Marlon Brando's Godfather was uncanny."

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Antonyms

creation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imitation
nation , frustration , education

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Variants

List of all variants of imitation that leads to same result
imitation , imitations , pale imitation

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Forms

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imitation's, imitated, imitating

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'imitation' comes from the Latin word 'imitari,' which means 'to copy' or 'to follow.'

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Trivia

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1. The longest-running television show in history, 'Guiding Light,' had over 15,000 imitations of the soap opera format.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that imitation was a crucial part of human development and education.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mimesis: A Greek term meaning 'imitation' or 'representation,' which was used extensively in ancient Greek philosophy and literature.

2. Plagiarism: The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them credit, which is a form of imitation that is considered unethical.

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Culture

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Imitation has been a significant part of human expression and art throughout history. It can be seen in various forms, such as acting, visual arts, music, and literature. Imitation is also used in education to help students learn new skills or concepts by observing and copying the actions of others.

How to Memorize "imitation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of copying or mimicking something. Imagine yourself making a copy of an object or repeating someone's actions.
   - Visualize the different ways imitation can be used in art, entertainment, or education.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imitation' with the idea of copying or following something closely.
   - Think of famous imitations in art, music, or literature and associate those with the word 'imitation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-M-I-T-A-T-E to remember the meaning of 'imitation': Imitation Means Making It Then Adding To It.
   - Create a mental image of a monkey mimicking human actions to help remember the meaning of 'imitation'.

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