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IMITATION

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Imitation.

Imitation - as a noun

The doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
doctrine11ism5philosophical systemphilosophy23school of thought
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
formalism16

Something copied or derived from an original

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
copy11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
copying15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caricature14impersonation17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
humor10humour11wit6witticism16wittiness12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Imitation - as an adjective satellite

Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

Example: "It isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fake11false8faux14simulated12

Example Sentences

"She made an imitation of her favorite singer."
"The painting was a perfect imitation of the original."
"He did a great imitation of his boss's mannerisms."
"The imitation leather jacket looked almost identical to real leather."
"The store sells cheap imitations of famous brand-name products."
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Word Game Points

Is IMITATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, imitation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IMITATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is IMITATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, imitation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMITATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is IMITATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, imitation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMITATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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