Definitions for imitation
ˌɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃənim·i·ta·tion
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word imitation.
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
something copied or derived from an original
copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
caricature, imitation, impersonationadjective
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
fake, false, faux, imitation, simulatedadjective
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
"it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
The act of imitating.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Etymology: imitatio, Latin; imitation, French.
Since a true knowledge of nature gives us pleasure, a lively imitation of it, either in poetry or painting, must produce a much greater; for both these arts are not only true imitations of nature, but of the best nature. Dryden.
In the way of imitation, the translator not only varies from the words and sense, but forsakes them as he sees occasion; and, taking only some general hints from the original, runs division on the groundwork. Dryden.
Imitation is the act of copying or reproducing someone's behavior, appearance, expression, or actions. It is often used as a learning strategy, especially in social and behavioral contexts. It involves replicating an observed behavior of a model or prototype with the goal of achieving a similar outcome.
the act of imitating
that which is made or produced as a copy; that which is made to resemble something else, whether for laudable or for fraudulent purposes; likeness; resemblance
one of the principal means of securing unity and consistency in polyphonic composition; the repetition of essentially the same melodic theme, phrase, or motive, on different degrees of pitch, by one or more of the other parts of voises. Cf. Canon
the act of condition of imitating another species of animal, or a plant, or unanimate object. See Imitate, v. t., 3
Etymology: [L. imitatio: cf. F. imitation.]
Imitation is an advanced behavior whereby an individual observes and replicates another's behavior. Imitation is also a form of social learning that leads to the "development of traditions, and ultimately our culture. It allows for the transfer of information between individuals and down generations without the need for genetic inheritance." The word imitation can be applied in many contexts, ranging from animal training to international politics.
The Roycroft Dictionary
The sincerest form of insult.
The numerical value of imitation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
The numerical value of imitation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
I love when people say 'Imitation Game' is such a crowd pleaser, yes, it's a crowd pleaser but the guy kills himself. We've achieved something, it's a beautiful challenge.
For those who intend to discover and to understand, not to indulge in conjectures and soothsaying, and rather than contrive imitation and fabulous worlds plan to look deep into the nature of the real world and to dissect it -- for them everything must be sought in things themselves.
By three methods we may learn wisdom First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Lukashenko will make an imitation of democracy like he did every time when he badly needed cash, the West has quite a short memory.
If music in general is an imitation of history, opera in particular is an imitation of human willfulness; it is rooted in the fact that we not only have feelings but insist upon having them at whatever cost to ourselves. The quality common to all the great operatic roles, e.g., Don Giovanni, Norma, Lucia, Tristan, Isolde, Br?nnhilde, is that each of them is a passionate and willful state of being. In real life they would all be bores, even Don Giovanni.
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- imitacióCatalan, Valencian
- napodobenina, imitace, napodobeníCzech
- efterligning, imitationDanish
- Nachahmung, Imitation, Imitat, KopieGerman
- jäljitelmä, jäljittely, imitaatio, kopioFinnish
- 模倣, 真似, 模造品Japanese
- imitasjonNorwegian Nynorsk
- imitare, imitațieRomanian
- подражание, имитацияRussian
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