imitative
Translation
imitative, copying, unoriginal
Examples
His style of painting is highly imitative.
His style of painting is highly imitative.
Children learn through imitative behaviour.
Children learn through imitative behavior.
Grammar Patterns
((imitative)) ((of sth.)) copying a particular style His style is imitative of the great masters.
((imitative)) behavior/art copying what someone else has done Children learn through imitative behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: derivative, unoriginal, copying; Antonyms: original, innovative, creative
Etymology
From Latin 'imitativus', from 'imitari' (to copy). The suffix '-ive' indicates a quality or tendency.
Memory Tips
If something is 'imitative', it has the quality ('-ive') of an 'imitation'.