1 [C] a copy of sth, especially sth expensive:
a poor / cheap imitation of the real thing * This latest production is a pale imitation of the original (= it is not nearly as good). * Many tourists cannot tell the difference between authentic Indian craftwork and imported imitations. * imitation leather / pearls
2 [U] the act of copying sb/sth:
A child learns to talk by imitation. * Many corporate methods have been adopted by American managers in imitation of Japanese practice.
3 [C] an act of copying the way sb talks and behaves, especially to make people laugh
SYNIMPERSONATION, IMPRESSION:
He does a hilarious imitation of Tony Blair.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is imitation a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, imitation is tagged as noun.
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