imitation
Translation
imitation, copy, impersonation
Examples
This bag is a cheap imitation of a designer one.
This bag is a cheap imitation of a designer one.
Learning often happens through imitation.
Learning often happens through imitation.
He does a great imitation of the prime minister.
He does a great imitation of the prime minister.
Grammar Patterns
((an imitation)) ((of sth.)) a copy of (sth.) This bag is a cheap imitation of a designer one.
((in imitation)) ((of sb./sth.)) copying the behaviour of (sb./sth.) He waved his hand in imitation of the Queen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: copy, replica, counterfeit; Antonyms: original, genuine
Etymology
From Latin 'imitatio', from 'imitari' meaning 'to copy, imitate'.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'imitate'. An 'imitation' is the result of imitating something.