imitative
Translation
imitative, derivative, unoriginal
Examples
His style is highly imitative of his teacher's.
His style is highly imitative of his teacher's.
Parrots have imitative abilities.
Parrots have imitative abilities.
Grammar Patterns
((imitative)) of ((sb./sth.)) copying or based on (sb./sth.). His style is highly imitative of his teacher's.
Similar Words
Synonyms: derivative, unoriginal, copycat; Antonyms: original, innovative
Etymology
From Latin 'imitativus', from 'imitari' (to copy). The suffix '-ive' makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being full of 'imitation'. The '-ive' ending often means 'having the quality of' or 'tending to'.