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im·i·ta·tion
 imitation
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- pronunciation:
- I
m
teI
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of imitating or copying.
Grandfather does a great imitation of an opera singer.- synonyms:
- copy, reproduction, resemblance
- similar words:
- facsimile, mirror
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| definition 2: |
a copy of something else; likeness.
She bought an imitation of one of Picasso's paintings.- synonyms:
- copy
- antonyms:
- original
- similar words:
- facsimile, image, mirror, reproduction
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| related words: |
counterfeit, image, miniature |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
meant to look like something better.
The old woman's coat was made of imitation fur.- synonyms:
- fake, false
- antonyms:
- genuine, real
- similar words:
- artificial, counterfeit, mock, synthetic
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| related words: |
fake, false, toy |
| contrasting words: |
natural |
The word imitation
contains the following part:
-ation
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means the act, process, or result of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ation
is a compound of -ate1 + -ion. It turns verbs ending in -ate into nouns (decorate/ decoration
). Not all nouns with this suffix, however, have a corresponding verb ending in -ate (information
, alteration).
Example words:
accusation, admiration, agitation, celebration, combination, communication, conversation, coronation, decoration, education, equation, imitation, information, irrigation, irritation, location, pronunciation, reservation, separation, transformation, translation, creation, elevation, discrimination, immigration, evaporation, vacation
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