imitation
UK: ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən | US: ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən
n. the act of copying or mimicking someone or something
n. a copy or reproduction of an original object
adj. made to resemble a genuine or superior material (e.g., imitation leather)
imitation = imit<copy> + ation<noun suffix>
- imit (from Latin imitari, meaning "to copy, emulate")
- ation (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result, from Latin -atio)
Etymology Origin:
The word "imitation" traces back to the Latin imitatio, derived from imitari ("to copy"). The root imit- reflects the core idea of replication, while -ation transforms the verb into a noun denoting the act or result. The term entered Middle English via Old French, retaining its original sense of deliberate copying—whether in behavior, art, or material.
Children learn through imitation of adults.
The museum displayed an imitation of the famous statue.
She wore an imitation pearl necklace.
His imitation of the president’s speech was hilarious.
Beware of cheap imitation products in the market.