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imitative

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im⋅i⋅ta⋅tive

  [im-i-tey-tiv]
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–adjective
1. imitating; copying; given to imitation.
2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by imitation.
3. Biology. mimetic.
4. made in imitation of something; counterfeit.
5. onomatopoeic.
Origin:
1575–85; < LL imitātīvus. See imitate, -ive

Related forms:
im⋅i⋅ta⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
im⋅i⋅ta⋅tive⋅ness, noun
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im·i·ta·tive   (ĭm'ĭ-tā'tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Of or involving imitation.

  2. Not original; derivative.

  3. Tending to imitate.

  4. Onomatopoeic.

im'i·ta'tive·ly adv., im'i·ta'tive·ness n.
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