imitation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A copy of something, often one that is not as good as the original.

   The watch was a cheap imitation of an expensive brand.

2. 2
   adj

   Made to look like something real but actually artificial.

   The sofa was covered in imitation leather.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of copying someone's actions, voice, or behaviour.

   He did a funny imitation of his teacher walking down the hall.

From Middle English imitacioun, from Middle French imitacion, from Old French imitacion, from Latin imitatio.

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